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

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

Generally, Honfleur experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 968 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Honfleur has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 110 mm, and the driest month, July, with 68 mm, is minimal.

December, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C and receives 59 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Honfleur Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in France

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.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Honfleur’s average annual precipitation is 968 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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

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.

How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

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