Port Mathurin Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Port Mathurin. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Port Mathurin has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 815 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Port Mathurin shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 146 mm of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm of rainfall over 14 rainy days.

February, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 241 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Port Mathurin Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Mauritius

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Port Mathurin’s average annual precipitation is 815 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Mathurin’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Port Mathurin Climate page.