Orange Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Orange, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Orange experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 787 mm (31 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Orange, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 30 mm (1.2 in) over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Orange 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.

Orange vs World: Rainfall Compared

Orange's average annual precipitation is 787 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Orange:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

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