Okato Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Okato, Taranaki, New Zealand. 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.

Okato is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1826 mm (72 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))

Okato experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 181 mm (7.1 in) in June, the wettest month, and 108 mm (4.3 in) in March, the driest month.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 117 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Okato Temperature page.

Okato's average annual precipitation is 1826 mm (72 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Okato's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Okato Climate page.