Kaprun Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria. 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.

Kaprun has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1755 mm (69 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 213 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January brings less snowfall, with 96 mm (3.8 in) over 15 snowy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 178 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kaprun Temperature page.

Kaprun's average annual precipitation is 1755 mm (69 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 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.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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