Turku Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Turku, Southern Finland, Finland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Turku has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 722 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Turku, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). The city receives 288 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Turku Temperature page.

Turku's average annual precipitation is 722 mm (28 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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.

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