Karimunjawa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Karimunjawa, Central Java, Indonesia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Karimunjawa has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2375 mm (94 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Karimunjawa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 430 mm (17 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 29 mm (1.1 in) over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). 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 Karimunjawa Temperature page.

Karimunjawa's average annual precipitation is 2375 mm (94 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

• 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 Karimunjawa's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Karimunjawa Climate page.