Gavà Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gavà, Catalonia, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Gavà experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 655 mm (26 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Gavà, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gavà Temperature page.

Gavà's average annual precipitation is 655 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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