Providenciales Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Providenciales, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Generally, Providenciales receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 785 mm (31 in) annually. The distribution varies significantly throughout the year, with a distinct dry season during certain months, as shown in our charts below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Providenciales shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall over 9 rainy days.
September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Providenciales Temperature page.
Explore Providenciales's Historical Precipitation: 2004-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Providenciales spanning 23 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Turks & Caicos Islands: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Turks & Caicos Islands. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Providenciales vs World: Rainfall Compared
Providenciales's average annual precipitation is 785 mm (31 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.
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.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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 Providenciales's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Providenciales Climate page.
