Port Hardy (BC) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Port Hardy is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2379 mm (94 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Port Hardy shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 346 mm (14 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall over 12 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Port Hardy Temperature page.

Port Hardy's average annual precipitation is 2379 mm (94 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 Port Hardy (BC)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Port Hardy (BC) Climate page.