Castiglione di Garfagnana Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Castiglione di Garfagnana, Tuscany, Italy. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Castiglione di Garfagnana is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1430 mm (56 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Castiglione di Garfagnana shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 175 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). The city receives 109 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Castiglione di Garfagnana Temperature page.

Castiglione di Garfagnana's average annual precipitation is 1430 mm (56 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

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.

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