Saba Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Saba. 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.

Saba has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2102 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Saba can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 352 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 42 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 170 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Saba Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Indonesia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Saba’s average annual precipitation is 2102 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.

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

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Saba:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Saba’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Saba Climate page.