Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Saint-Denis-dʼOléron

Over the course of the year, Saint-Denis-dʼOléron experiences 850 mm of rain across 169 days. On this page you will discover more about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is November, with 16 rainy days bringing 110 mm of rain. In contrast, July sees 10 rainy days with 38 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Saint-Denis-dʼOléron receives over 169 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.

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.

Chicago, USA, has 133 precipitation days annually, with a mix of rain and snow.

Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina, has around 92 precipitation days annually, mostly during the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.

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 Saint-Denis-dʼOléron, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.