Sant Joan Despí Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sant Joan Despí, Catalonia, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Sant Joan Despí has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 656 mm (26 in) of rainfall annually. However, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Take a look at our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 29 mm (1.1 in) over 5 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sant Joan Despí Temperature page.

Sant Joan Despí's average annual precipitation is 656 mm (26 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

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