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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Gambung, West Java, Indonesia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Gambung is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3885 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Gambung shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 493 mm of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 115 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. The city receives 181 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Gambung 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

Gambung’s average annual precipitation is 3885 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

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

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Gambung’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Gambung Climate page.