Doğubayazıt Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Doğubayazıt, Turkey. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Doğubayazıt receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 665 mm (26 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Doğubayazıt can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 107 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). The city receives 0 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Doğubayazıt Temperature page.

Doğubayazıt's average annual precipitation is 665 mm (26 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.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

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

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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.

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