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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Savannakhet. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Savannakhet has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1579 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Savannakhet can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 308 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.4 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

Annual Precipitation in Laos

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

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Savannakhet’s average annual precipitation is 1579 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

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