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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Lucca has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1218 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Lucca shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 164 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. The city receives 111 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Lucca Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Italy

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Lucca’s average annual precipitation is 1218 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

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.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

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