Birgu Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Birgu. 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.

Birgu tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 434 mm of rain per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Birgu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 78 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C and receives 160 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Birgu Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Malta

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malta. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Birgu’s average annual precipitation is 434 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

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

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

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Birgu’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Birgu Climate page.