Ajaccio Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Ajaccio. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Generally, Ajaccio experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 883 mm yearly.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 136 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 16 mm over 3 rainy days.November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. The city receives 140 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Ajaccio Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Corsica
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Corsica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Ajaccio’s average annual precipitation is 883 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.
Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
How is Precipitation Measured?
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.
Interesting weather facts
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Ajaccio’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ajaccio Climate page.
Current rainfall in Ajaccio
