Les Sables-dʼOlonne Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Les Sables-dʼOlonne experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 867 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 113 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 39 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C and receives 91 hours of sunshine. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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

Les Sables-dʼOlonne’s average annual precipitation is 867 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Les Sables-dʼOlonne Climate page.