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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Perugia receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 904 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Perugia can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 110 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 36 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. The city receives 92 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Perugia 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

Perugia’s average annual precipitation is 904 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Perugia’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Perugia Climate page.