Renvyle Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Renvyle, Galway County, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Renvyle has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1540 mm (61 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Renvyle experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 166 mm (6.5 in) in December, the wettest month, and 97 mm (3.8 in) in April, the driest month.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). The city receives 35 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Renvyle Temperature page.

Renvyle's average annual precipitation is 1540 mm (61 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

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