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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kāraikkudi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kāraikkudi experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1044 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, November receives substantial rainfall, averaging 212 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 19 mm over a single rainy day.

November, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kāraikkudi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in India

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kāraikkudi’s average annual precipitation is 1044 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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.

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

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