Bukit Lawang Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Bukit Lawang, Indonesia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Bukit Lawang has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2841 mm (112 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Bukit Lawang can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 335 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 106 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Bukit Lawang Temperature page.

Bukit Lawang's average annual precipitation is 2841 mm (112 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.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

• "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 Bukit Lawang's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bukit Lawang Climate page.