Innsbruck Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Innsbruck. 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.

Innsbruck is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1774 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 223 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 89 mm over 15 snowy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. The city receives 210 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Innsbruck Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Austria

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Innsbruck’s average annual precipitation is 1774 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

For more detailed information about Innsbruck’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Innsbruck Climate page.