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Sittwe in May sees very high temperatures, with highs around 32°C (90°F) and overnight lows of 27°C (81°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 284 mm (11 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
May in Sittwe can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Sittwe spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Sittwe between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
Find out more about the weather in Myanmar (Burma) and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Myanmar (Burma) in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. The water temperature sits at about 29°C (84°F), making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Don't forget to pack your favorite swimwear and perhaps some snorkel gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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