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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kalaw. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Kalaw has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1795 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kalaw shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 329 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.2 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kalaw Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Myanmar (Burma)

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Myanmar (Burma). You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kalaw’s average annual precipitation is 1795 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Kalaw’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kalaw Climate page.