Tweed Heads Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Tweed Heads has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1233 mm (49 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Tweed Heads shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 177 mm (7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month February, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). The city receives 210 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tweed Heads Temperature page.

Tweed Heads's average annual precipitation is 1233 mm (49 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Tweed Heads:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Tweed Heads's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tweed Heads Climate page.