Orléans Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Orléans, Centre, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Orléans has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 723 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Orléans has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, May, with 72 mm (2.8 in), and the driest month, September, with 53 mm (2.1 in), is minimal.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). The city receives 219 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Orléans Temperature page.

Orléans's average annual precipitation is 723 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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