New Zealand: Precipitation

The latest value from 2022 is 1732 mm per year, unchanged from 1732 mm per year in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1176 mm per year, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1961 to 2022 is 1732 mm per year. The minimum value, 1732 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1732 mm per year was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.