Sunshine Beach Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Sunshine Beach. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Sunshine Beach experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1111 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, February receives substantial rainfall, averaging 170 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 47 mm over 6 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Sunshine Beach Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Australia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Sunshine Beach’s average annual precipitation is 1111 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.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Sunshine Beach’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sunshine Beach Climate page.