Regnfulle

Regnfulle is a Norwegian term used descriptively to denote landscapes, periods, or climates that are rich in rainfall. The word combines regn (rain) and fulle (full), literally meaning full of rain. It is not a formal meteorological category, but it can appear in literary, journalistic, or colloquial Norwegian to emphasize heavy precipitation or persistent wet conditions.

In meteorology, standard classifications in Norwegian use terms like nedbørsområde (precipitation region) or ulike temperaturområder; regnfulle is informal and context-dependent. Regnfulle områder are typically associated with maritime or coastal climates, high-altitude regions, or areas influenced by prevailing westerlies, where rainfall totals are elevated. The term can describe seasonal patterns, such as regnfulle monsoon-like periods, or be applied to individual days with prolonged rain.

Culturally, regnfulle landscapes and weather evoke mood and atmosphere in literature and media, ranging from melancholy to resilience. In regional dialects, variations of the phrase—such as regnfulle dager or regnfulle somre—may appear, often with a nuanced or humorous meaning depending on context.

See also: Rainy climate, oceanic climate, hydrology, Köppen climate classification.