Burnpur Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Burnpur, West Bengal, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Burnpur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1332 mm (52 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 Burnpur, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 295 mm (12 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9.4 mm (0.4 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Burnpur Temperature page.

Annual Rainfall in India: City Comparison

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

Burnpur vs World: Rainfall Compared

Burnpur's average annual precipitation is 1332 mm (52 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 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.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.

Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

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