Gigondas Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gigondas, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. 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.

On average, Gigondas receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 766 mm (30 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Gigondas can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). The city receives 153 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Gigondas Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in France: City Comparison

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

Gigondas vs World: Rainfall Compared

Gigondas's average annual precipitation is 766 mm (30 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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