Laem Set Beach Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Laem Set Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Laem Set Beach has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1640 mm (65 in) of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Laem Set Beach can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 308 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 175 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Laem Set Beach Temperature page.

Laem Set Beach's average annual precipitation is 1640 mm (65 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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 Laem Set Beach's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Laem Set Beach Climate page.