Val Thorens Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Val Thorens, Rhône-Alps, France. 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.
Val Thorens is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1396 mm (55 in).
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Year-round, Val Thorens has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 134 mm (5.3 in), and the driest month, August, with 100 mm (3.9 in), is minimal.
December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -2°C (28°F). The city receives 60 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Val Thorens Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Val Thorens's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Val Thorens spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in France: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across France. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Val Thorens vs World: Rainfall Compared
Val Thorens's average annual precipitation is 1396 mm (55 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
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.
Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm (118 in) of rain annually.
Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.
Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.
Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm (7.9 in), with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm (2 in) annually.
- 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 Val Thorens's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Val Thorens Climate page.
