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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Klapmuts. 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.

On average, Klapmuts receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 778 mm.

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, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 144 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 20 mm over 4 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Klapmuts Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in South Africa

The map below shows the annual precipitation across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Klapmuts’s average annual precipitation is 778 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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