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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Piriápolis. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Piriápolis has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1149 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 117 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, January, still receives a respectable 71 mm of rainfall.

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

Annual Precipitation in Uruguay

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Piriápolis’s average annual precipitation is 1149 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.
• Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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