Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Plovdiv

Plovdiv sees 74 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 740 mm of rain/snow. Learn more about it on this page.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is May, with 9 rainy days bringing 82 mm of rain. In contrast, August sees 4 rainy days with 39 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Plovdiv receives over 74 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

The city of Rome, Italy, averages 131 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Boston, USA, experiences 134 precipitation days annually, including significant snow during winter.

In Shanghai, China, there are approximately 147 precipitation days per year, with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:

• Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
• On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
• Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
• The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
• Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.

For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Plovdiv, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.