Vilafranca del Penedès Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Vilafranca del Penedès. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Vilafranca del Penedès receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 690 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Vilafranca del Penedès, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives high rainfall, with an average of 100 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Vilafranca del Penedès Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Spain

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Vilafranca del Penedès’s average annual precipitation is 690 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Vilafranca del Penedès’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Vilafranca del Penedès Climate page.