Kintail Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kintail, Highland, Scotland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Kintail experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2236 mm (88 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Kintail offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between January (239 mm (9.4 in)) and April (137 mm (5.4 in)) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). The city receives 35 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kintail Temperature page.

Kintail's average annual precipitation is 2236 mm (88 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Kintail's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kintail Climate page.