Climate Overview
The climate in Etne is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2772mm of precipitation falls per year. Etne receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Etne is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Etne experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Etne sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Etne is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2772mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 231mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 315mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 122mm. That's 193mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Etne receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Etne is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Etne, which began on March 20, 2026. Etne is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 443mm across the season with a monthly average of 148mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 651mm across the season with a monthly average of 217mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 825mm across the season with a monthly average of 275mm. Expect around 18cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -1 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 853mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Expect around 152cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Etne based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
