Pyin Oo Lwin Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Pyin Oo Lwin. 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.

Pyin Oo Lwin is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1514 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Pyin Oo Lwin can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 288 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.2 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Pyin Oo Lwin Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Myanmar (Burma)

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Pyin Oo Lwin’s average annual precipitation is 1514 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

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

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.

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 Pyin Oo Lwin’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pyin Oo Lwin Climate page.