Sankt Gallen Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Sankt Gallen. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Sankt Gallen has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1505 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Sankt Gallen offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (180 mm) and November (90 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. The city receives 159 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 7°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Sankt Gallen Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Austria

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Sankt Gallen’s average annual precipitation is 1505 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Sankt Gallen’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sankt Gallen Climate page.