Sabie Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Sabie has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1214 mm (48 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Sabie can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 219 mm (8.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°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 Sabie Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in South Africa: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sabie vs World: Rainfall Compared
Sabie's average annual precipitation is 1214 mm (48 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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 Sabie's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sabie Climate page.
