Dunhuang Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Dunhuang, Gansu, China. 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.

Dunhuang has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 50 mm (2 in) of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Precipitation levels in Dunhuang remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 11 mm (0.4 in) over 3 days. In October, this drops slightly to 1.3 mm (0.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 313 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Dunhuang Temperature page.

Dunhuang's average annual precipitation is 50 mm (2 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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.

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.

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