Sabi Sands Game Reserve Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Sabi Sands Game Reserve has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 581 mm (23 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))

The climate in Sabi Sands Game Reserve shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 110 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation during the wettest month January, distributed over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sabi Sands Game Reserve Temperature page.

Sabi Sands Game Reserve's average annual precipitation is 581 mm (23 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 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.

• 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 Sabi Sands Game Reserve's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sabi Sands Game Reserve Climate page.