Praia Grande Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Praia Grande is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2377 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))

Praia Grande can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 299 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 132 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 16 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Praia Grande Temperature page.

Praia Grande's average annual precipitation is 2377 mm (94 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Praia Grande:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• 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 Praia Grande's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Praia Grande Climate page.