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

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

Matapalo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 7640 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Matapalo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 986 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 143 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Matapalo Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Costa Rica

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Matapalo’s average annual precipitation is 7640 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

• "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 wide and 20 cm 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 fell during the winter of 1972.

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