Rockingham Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Rockingham has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 654 mm (26 in) of rainfall annually. However, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Take a look at our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Rockingham can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Rockingham Temperature page.

Rockingham's average annual precipitation is 654 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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.

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