Sam Roi Yot Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Sam Roi Yot, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Sam Roi Yot is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1196 mm (47 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Sam Roi Yot, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 276 mm (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 147 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Sam Roi Yot Temperature page.

Sam Roi Yot's average annual precipitation is 1196 mm (47 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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 Sam Roi Yot's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Sam Roi Yot Climate page.