Hampi Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Hampi, Karnataka, India. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Hampi experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 651 mm (26 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Hampi can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 122 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Hampi Temperature page.

Hampi's average annual precipitation is 651 mm (26 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

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