Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro sees 122 days of precipitation annually, totaling to 622 mm of rain. Learn more about it on this page.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is October, with 11 rainy days bringing 92 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 6 rainy days with 20 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
Platja d'Aro's average annual precipitation falls over 122 days. Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
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.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 198 precipitation days annually, with wetter summers compared to winter.
Adelaide, Australia, records about 86 precipitation days per year, with dry summers and wet winters.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
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 Platja d'Aro, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.