Best Time to Visit Hpa-An, Kayin State, Myanmar
Hpa-An is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Hpa-An for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 30.1°C / 86.2°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 959 mm / 37.8 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hpa-An, Kayin State, Myanmar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Hpa-An's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.8°C78.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hpa-An?
The best time to visit Hpa-An for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 30.1°C / 86.2°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hpa-An's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Hpa-An?
The rainy season at Hpa-An, Kayin State runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 209 mm / 8.2 in. The wettest single month is August (959 mm / 37.8 in).
What is the driest month in Hpa-An?
The driest month in Hpa-An is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Hpa-An?
The least comfortable months for travel to Hpa-An — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 959 mm / 37.8 in in August, and the coldest month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
Is Hpa-An climate different from Myanmar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Hpa-An figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Myanmar figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Hpa-An specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.