Le Havre Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Le Havre, Upper Normandy, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Le Havre is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1035 mm (41 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Le Havre experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 124 mm (4.9 in) in December, the wettest month, and 67 mm (2.6 in) in May, the driest month.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 59 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Le Havre Temperature page.

Le Havre's average annual precipitation is 1035 mm (41 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 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.

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.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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