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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jönköping, Jönköping county, Sweden. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Jönköping experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 794 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Jönköping, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 94 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 43 mm over 15 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. The city receives 228 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Jönköping Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sweden

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Jönköping’s average annual precipitation is 794 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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

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