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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Baguio. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Baguio is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3216 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Baguio can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 629 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 48 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Baguio Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Philippines

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Baguio’s average annual precipitation is 3216 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

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.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Baguio’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Baguio Climate page.