Rieux-Minervois Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Rieux-Minervois. 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.

Generally, Rieux-Minervois receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 850 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Rieux-Minervois can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 96 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 36 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Rieux-Minervois 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

Rieux-Minervois’s average annual precipitation is 850 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Rieux-Minervois:

• 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.

For more detailed information about Rieux-Minervois’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Rieux-Minervois Climate page.