Eger Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Eger, Heves, Hungary. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Eger has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Eger, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 253 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Eger Temperature page.

Eger's average annual precipitation is 740 mm (29 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 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.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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