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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kanchanaburi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Kanchanaburi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1112 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Kanchanaburi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 203 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 10 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

September, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kanchanaburi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Thailand

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

Annual
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Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kanchanaburi’s average annual precipitation is 1112 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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

  • Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
  • In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm 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 Kanchanaburi’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kanchanaburi Climate page.


Current rainfall in Kanchanaburi

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 19°C
N 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
30°C | 18°C
NE 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
31°C | 19°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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