Isle of Whithorn Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Isle of Whithorn. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Isle of Whithorn experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1351 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 153 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 75 mm of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Isle of Whithorn Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in the United Kingdom

The map below shows the annual precipitation across the United Kingdom. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Isle of Whithorn’s average annual precipitation is 1351 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Isle of Whithorn’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Isle of Whithorn Climate page.