Piriápolis Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Piriápolis, Maldonado, Uruguay. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Piriápolis has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1149 mm (45 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. April brings wetter days averaging 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, spread over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 182 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Piriápolis Temperature page.

Piriápolis's average annual precipitation is 1149 mm (45 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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