Miyazaki Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Miyazaki is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2284 mm (90 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Miyazaki, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 419 mm (16 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). The city receives 118 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Miyazaki Temperature page.

Miyazaki's average annual precipitation is 2284 mm (90 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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