Kallithea Rhodes Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kallithea Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Kallithea Rhodes receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 815 mm (32 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 186 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August brings less rainfall, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) over 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 108 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kallithea Rhodes Temperature page.

Kallithea Rhodes's average annual precipitation is 815 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Kallithea Rhodes's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kallithea Rhodes Climate page.