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)
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.
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
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