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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kassel. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Generally, Kassel experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 818 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Year-round, Kassel has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, July, with 84 mm, and the driest month, April, with 57 mm, is minimal.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C and receives 196 hours of sunshine. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kassel Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Germany

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kassel’s average annual precipitation is 818 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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