Kaiping Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

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

Kaiping has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1773 mm (70 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kaiping shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 301 mm (12 in) of precipitation during the wettest month June, distributed over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 34 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kaiping Temperature page.

Kaiping's average annual precipitation is 1773 mm (70 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

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

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kaiping:

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