Kiddʼs Beach Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kiddʼs Beach, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Kiddʼs Beach has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 812 mm (32 in) of rainfall annually. However, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Take a look at our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kiddʼs Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 192 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kiddʼs Beach Temperature page.

Kiddʼs Beach's average annual precipitation is 812 mm (32 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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