Touwsrivier Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Touwsrivier, Western Cape, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Touwsrivier's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 277 mm (11 in) of precipitation yearly. The distribution includes a distinct dry season during certain months as shown in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation, spread over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall spread across 3 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Touwsrivier Temperature page.

Touwsrivier's average annual precipitation is 277 mm (11 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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.

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.

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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