Climate of Shan State, Myanmar
Area-weighted average across Shan State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Shan State, a subdivision of Myanmar, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in May, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 282 mm / 11.1 in depending on the season (1477 mm / 58.1 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 | 15.7°C60.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.8°C64°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21°C69.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 24.5°C76.1°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.2°C75.6°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 258 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.7°C74.7°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.2°C72°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 19.3°C66.7°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 16.3°C61.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shan State?
The best months to visit Shan State, Myanmar for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Shan State?
Shan State, Myanmar has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.7°C / 60.3°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1477 mm / 58.1 in, with the wettest month being August (282 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest January (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Shan State?
The hottest month in Shan State is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Shan State?
The coldest month in Shan State is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.7°C / 60.3°F.
When does it rain most in Shan State?
The wettest month in Shan State is August, averaging about 282 mm / 11.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.