Best Time to Visit Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar
Mawlamyine is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mawlamyine for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 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 24.9°C / 76.8°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 1186 mm / 46.7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mawlamyine'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 | 24.9°C76.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.7°C83.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mawlamyine?
The best time to visit Mawlamyine for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 30°C / 86°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mawlamyine's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mawlamyine?
The rainy season at Mawlamyine, Mon State runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 223 mm / 8.8 in. The wettest single month is July (1186 mm / 46.7 in).
What is the driest month in Mawlamyine?
The driest month in Mawlamyine is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mawlamyine?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mawlamyine — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 1186 mm / 46.7 in in July, and the coldest month averages 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
Is Mawlamyine climate different from Myanmar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mawlamyine 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 Mawlamyine specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.