Sighişoara Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sighişoara, Mureş, Romania. 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.

On average, Sighişoara receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 773 mm (30 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Sighişoara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). The city receives 227 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sighişoara Temperature page.

Sighişoara's average annual precipitation is 773 mm (30 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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

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

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

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