Kalaw Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kalaw, Myanmar (Burma). Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kalaw is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1795 mm (71 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kalaw shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 329 mm (13 in) 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 (0.2 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Kalaw Temperature page.

Kalaw's average annual precipitation is 1795 mm (71 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

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