Malinalco Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Malinalco, State of Mexico, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Malinalco has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1777 mm (70 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Malinalco can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 343 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 170 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Malinalco Temperature page.

Malinalco's average annual precipitation is 1777 mm (70 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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