Póvoa de Varzim Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Póvoa de Varzim. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Póvoa de Varzim is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1319 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 180 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 23 mm over 6 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. The city receives 138 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Póvoa de Varzim Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Portugal

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Póvoa de Varzim’s average annual precipitation is 1319 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

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

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