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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Pleiku. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Pleiku is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2232 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Pleiku, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 406 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9.1 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. The city receives 122 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Pleiku Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Vietnam

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Vietnam. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Pleiku’s average annual precipitation is 2232 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

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

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

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.

Interesting weather facts

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