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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Hotan. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Hotan experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 79 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Hotan remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 15 mm over 2 days. In December, this drops slightly to 2.4 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 4°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Hotan Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in China

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Hotan’s average annual precipitation is 79 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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