Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Flemish Brabant, Belgium. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 823 mm (32 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 79 mm (3.1 in) over 19 days. In April, this drops slightly to 55 mm (2.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). The city receives 44 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Temperature page.

Sint-Pieters-Leeuw's average annual precipitation is 823 mm (32 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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 Sint-Pieters-Leeuw's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Climate page.