Beauvais Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Beauvais, Picardy, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Beauvais receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 758 mm (30 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Beauvais enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, while in September, Beauvais receives about 50 mm (2 in).

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). The city receives 58 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Beauvais Temperature page.

Beauvais's average annual precipitation is 758 mm (30 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

• "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 (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) 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 (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Beauvais's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Beauvais Climate page.