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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Nevis. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Nevis receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 894 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Nevis can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 29 mm of rainfall, spread across 14 rainy days.

Annual Precipitation in Saint Kitts & Nevis

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Nevis’s average annual precipitation is 894 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

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

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

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

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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