St. Lawrence Gap Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, Barbados. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

St. Lawrence Gap has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1123 mm (44 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry 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))

The climate in St. Lawrence Gap shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 237 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our St. Lawrence Gap Temperature page.

St. Lawrence Gap's average annual precipitation is 1123 mm (44 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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 St. Lawrence Gap's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our St. Lawrence Gap Climate page.