Pointe d'Esny Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pointe d'Esny, Mauritius. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Pointe d'Esny is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1157 mm (46 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Pointe d'Esny, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 211 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 224 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pointe d'Esny Temperature page.

Pointe d'Esny's average annual precipitation is 1157 mm (46 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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 Pointe d'Esny's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pointe d'Esny Climate page.