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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kuressaare. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Kuressaare receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 637 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 72 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, March, still receives a respectable 37 mm of snow/rainfall.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 4°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kuressaare Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Estonia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kuressaare’s average annual precipitation is 637 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

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

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

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

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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