Pau Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pau, Aquitaine, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Pau has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1420 mm (56 in) of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Precipitation levels in Pau remain relatively steady throughout the year. May has the most rain, with 150 mm (5.9 in) over 15 days. In September, this drops slightly to 99 mm (3.9 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.
May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pau Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in France: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Pau vs World: Rainfall Compared
Pau's average annual precipitation is 1420 mm (56 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
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.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Pau:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Pau's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pau Climate page.
