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

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Kampot has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2023 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kampot shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 304 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 148 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kampot Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Cambodia

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kampot’s average annual precipitation is 2023 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

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.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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