Palm Beach Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Palm Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Palm Beach has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1059 mm (42 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Palm Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Palm Beach Temperature page.

Palm Beach's average annual precipitation is 1059 mm (42 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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