Avignon Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Avignon experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 749 mm (29 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Avignon can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 101 mm (4 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). The city receives 153 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Avignon Temperature page.

Avignon's average annual precipitation is 749 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• 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 Avignon's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Avignon Climate page.