Kawthoung Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Kawthoung, Myanmar (Burma), has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in March at 32°C (90°F) and dipping in January to 29°C (84°F).
With around 2637 mm (104 in) of annual rainfall, Kawthoung has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from May to October. The wettest month is September. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Kawthoung
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kawthoung experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in March to 24°C (75°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kawthoung
Kawthoung has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2637 mm (104 in) of rainfall per year. Kawthoung can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 427 mm (17 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 25 mm (1 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Kawthoung Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Kawthoung
Kawthoung can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Kawthoung by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kawthoung.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 86%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Kawthoung 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Kawthoung
With its warm weather, Kawthoung experiences temperatures from 29°C (84°F) to 32°C (90°F) throughout the year. January, February, March and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that May, June, July, August, September and October make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
