St. Paul's Bay Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in St. Paul's Bay. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

St. Paul's Bay's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 440 mm of precipitation yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in St. Paul's Bay, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. The city receives 160 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our St. Paul's Bay Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Malta

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malta. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

St. Paul's Bay’s average annual precipitation is 440 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 St. Paul's Bay’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our St. Paul's Bay Climate page.