Best Time to Visit Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar
Taunggyi is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Taunggyi 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 15.3°C / 59.5°F in January to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 338 mm / 13.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Taunggyi's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 | 15.3°C59.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.9°C62.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.5°C68.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.6°C60.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taunggyi?
The best time to visit Taunggyi for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Taunggyi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Taunggyi?
The rainy season at Taunggyi, Shan State runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 193 mm / 7.6 in. The wettest single month is August (338 mm / 13.3 in).
What is the driest month in Taunggyi?
The driest month in Taunggyi is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.3°C / 59.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Taunggyi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Taunggyi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 338 mm / 13.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 15.3°C / 59.5°F.
Is Taunggyi climate different from Myanmar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Taunggyi 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 Taunggyi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.