Layan Beach Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Layan Beach, Phuket Province, Thailand. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Layan Beach has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2252 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Layan Beach shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 313 mm of precipitation during the wettest month September, distributed over 23 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 32 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. The city receives 100 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Layan Beach 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

Layan Beach’s average annual precipitation is 2252 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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

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