Climate of Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Point-value climate at Sittwe (Rakhine State, Myanmar). Population approximately 179,032.
Located in Rakhine State, Myanmar, Sittwe has a tropical climate. Population approximately 179,032. Monthly average temperatures range from 20.4°C / 68.7°F in January to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in May, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 1024 mm / 40.3 in (July) — about 3972 mm / 156.4 in across the year. Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sittwe's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.4°C68.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.5°C72.5°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.3°C82.9°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 28.8°C83.8°F | 329 mm13″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.1°C82.6°F | 942 mm37.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.7°C81.9°F | 1024 mm40.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.7°C81.9°F | 840 mm33.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.8°C82°F | 416 mm16.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 21.5°C70.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sittwe?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Sittwe's warmest month is May at an average of 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sittwe?
Sittwe, in Rakhine State, Myanmar, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.4°C / 68.7°F in January to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 3972 mm / 156.4 in, with the wettest month being July (1024 mm / 40.3 in) and the driest January (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Sittwe in May?
The average temperature in Sittwe in May is 28.8°C / 83.8°F, with rainfall of about 329 mm / 13 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sittwe?
The driest month in Sittwe is January, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.4°C / 68.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Sittwe?
The wettest month in Sittwe is July, with approximately 1024 mm / 40.3 in of average monthly rainfall.