Drugyel Dzong Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Drugyel Dzong, Bhutan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Drugyel Dzong has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2359 mm (93 in) of rain/snowfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct 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))

Drugyel Dzong can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 540 mm (21 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 36 mm (1.4 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across a single snowy/rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Drugyel Dzong Temperature page.

Drugyel Dzong's average annual precipitation is 2359 mm (93 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

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