Tirau Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tirau, Waikato, New Zealand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Tirau experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1317 mm (52 in) of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Tirau remain relatively steady throughout the year. September has the most rain, with 132 mm (5.2 in) over 15 days. In March, this drops slightly to 83 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 155 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tirau Temperature page.

Tirau's average annual precipitation is 1317 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

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