Crans-Montana Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Crans-Montana has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1623 mm (64 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Despite minor fluctuations, Crans-Montana enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 162 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation, while in October, Crans-Montana receives about 113 mm (4.4 in).

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). The city receives 255 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Crans-Montana Temperature page.

Crans-Montana's average annual precipitation is 1623 mm (64 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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