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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Phayao. 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.

Phayao experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1508 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Phayao, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 291 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9.4 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Phayao 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.

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Phayao’s average annual precipitation is 1508 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Phayao:

  • 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.

For more detailed information about Phayao’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Phayao Climate page.


Current rainfall in Phayao

Mon   Jan 06
27°C | 14°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 07
28°C | 14°C
S 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 08
28°C | 14°C
S 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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