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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Bukittinggi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Bukittinggi experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3996 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 478 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 212 mm over 14 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bukittinggi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Indonesia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bukittinggi’s average annual precipitation is 3996 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

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

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

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

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

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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