Mollendo Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Mollendo, Peru. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Mollendo has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 265 mm (10 in) of rainfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Mollendo can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation over a single rainy day.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Mollendo Temperature page.

Mollendo's average annual precipitation is 265 mm (10 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

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