Thuwal Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Thuwal, Makkah Al Mukarramah Province, Saudi Arabia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Thuwal is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 79 mm (3.1 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Thuwal shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over a single rainy day.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Thuwal Temperature page.

Thuwal's average annual precipitation is 79 mm (3.1 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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