Oyster Bay Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Oyster Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Oyster Bay has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 618 mm (24 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Oyster Bay experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 68 mm (2.7 in) in August, the wettest month, and 41 mm (1.6 in) in January, the driest month.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Oyster Bay Temperature page.

Oyster Bay's average annual precipitation is 618 mm (24 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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