Kayseri Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kayseri, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Kayseri receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 569 mm (22 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))

The seasons in Kayseri, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). The city receives 254 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kayseri Temperature page.

Kayseri's average annual precipitation is 569 mm (22 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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