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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Battambang, Battambang Province, Cambodia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Battambang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1245 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Battambang can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 232 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 14 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Battambang Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Cambodia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Battambang’s average annual precipitation is 1245 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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