Terrassa Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Terrassa receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 709 mm (28 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Terrassa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 41 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall over 11 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 February you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Terrassa Temperature page.

Terrassa's average annual precipitation is 709 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Terrassa's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Terrassa Climate page.