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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Omaruru, Namibia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Omaruru tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 362 mm of rain per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Omaruru, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 96 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Omaruru Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Namibia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Omaruru’s average annual precipitation is 362 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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

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

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