Diện Biên Phủ Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Diện Biên Phủ, Điện Biên Province, Vietnam. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Diện Biên Phủ has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1854 mm (73 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Have a look at our detailed charts below to see how precipitation varies throughout the year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Diện Biên Phủ, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 386 mm (15 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). The city receives 135 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Diện Biên Phủ Temperature page.

Diện Biên Phủ's average annual precipitation is 1854 mm (73 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

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.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Diện Biên Phủ:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) 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 Diện Biên Phủ's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Diện Biên Phủ Climate page.