Bophut Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bophut, Koh Samui, Thailand. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Bophut has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1695 mm (67 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Bophut shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 304 mm (12 in) of precipitation during the wettest month October, distributed over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 146 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bophut Temperature page.

Bophut's average annual precipitation is 1695 mm (67 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• 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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Bophut's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bophut Climate page.