Kingstown Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kingstown. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Kingstown experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1171 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 165 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 35 mm over 12 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kingstown Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Saint Vincent & Grenadines

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Saint Vincent & Grenadines. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kingstown’s average annual precipitation is 1171 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

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