Phra Khanong Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Phra Khanong, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Phra Khanong has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1258 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, September receives substantial rainfall, averaging 256 mm (10 in) of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December brings less rainfall, with 11 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). The city receives 155 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Phra Khanong Temperature page.

Phra Khanong's average annual precipitation is 1258 mm (50 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• 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 Phra Khanong's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Phra Khanong Climate page.