Ban Huai Sai Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Ban Huai Sai, Thailand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Ban Huai Sai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1718 mm (68 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Ban Huai Sai, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 340 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 116 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Ban Huai Sai Temperature page.

Ban Huai Sai's average annual precipitation is 1718 mm (68 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Ban Huai Sai:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Ban Huai Sai's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Ban Huai Sai Climate page.