Walvis Bay Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Walvis Bay, Namibia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Walvis Bay experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 40 mm annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Year-round, Walvis Bay has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, February, with 7.5 mm, and the driest month, June, with 1.1 mm, is minimal.
February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. The city receives 190 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 22°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Walvis Bay Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Namibia
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Namibia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Walvis Bay’s average annual precipitation is 40 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Walvis Bay’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Walvis Bay Climate page.
Current rainfall in Walvis Bay
