Porto Moniz Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Porto Moniz. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Porto Moniz experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 556 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Porto Moniz can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 87 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. The city receives 152 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Porto Moniz Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Portugal

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Porto Moniz’s average annual precipitation is 556 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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.

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

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 Porto Moniz’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Porto Moniz Climate page.