Climate of Rakhine State, Myanmar
Area-weighted average across Rakhine State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rakhine State, a subdivision of Myanmar, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in May, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 963 mm / 37.9 in depending on the season (3657 mm / 144 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C67.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.6°C70.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 25°C77°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 279 mm11″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 813 mm32″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 963 mm37.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 817 mm32.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 423 mm16.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.4°C79.5°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.1°C75.4°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 20.9°C69.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rakhine State?
The best months to visit Rakhine State, Myanmar for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Rakhine State?
Rakhine State, Myanmar has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 3657 mm / 144 in, with the wettest month being July (963 mm / 37.9 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Rakhine State?
The hottest month in Rakhine State is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Rakhine State?
The coldest month in Rakhine State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.8°C / 67.6°F.
When does it rain most in Rakhine State?
The wettest month in Rakhine State is July, averaging about 963 mm / 37.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.