AI-generatedMawlamyine at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 3,742 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Mawlamyine
Mawlamyine has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Mawlamyine is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mawlamyine
The best time to visit Mawlamyine is from December to January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. From January to May and in November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 831 mm.
Mawlamyine through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mawlamyine in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Mawlamyine in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 148 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – May, Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5117:39
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:38–06:20 · evening 17:10–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 17:52–18:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Mawlamyine compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Mawlamyine in October?
In October, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:51 – 17:39
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mawlamyine
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December has the better holiday weather in Mawlamyine: score 61 against 23. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in December. December has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 61better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 221 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 18better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mawlamyine month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January33° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In January, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in January51February35° · Sea 28° · 8.7 h
In February, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in February48March36° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h
In March, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in March31April36° · Sea 30° · 8.1 h
In April, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in April18May33° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h
In May, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 453 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in May30June30° · Sea 29° · 2.9 h
In June, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 733 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in June36July29° · Sea 29° · 2.3 h
In July, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 831 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in July38August29° · Sea 28° · 2.3 h
In August, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 779 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in August29September31° · Sea 28° · 3.4 h
In September, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 556 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in September23October33° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In October, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in October49November34° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In November, Mawlamyine is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in November61December33° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h
In December, Mawlamyine is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mawlamyine.
Mawlamyine in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mawlamyine
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in April (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 323 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 33° | 19° | 26.9° | 8.2 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 35° | 20° | 27.7° | 8.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 36° | 22° | 29.1° | 8.5 h | 4 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 36° | 25° | 30.2° | 8.1 h | 12 | 83 |
| MayMay | 18 | 33° | 25° | 30.2° | 4.7 h | 27 | 453 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 2.9 h | 30 | 733 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 29° | 24° | 28.5° | 2.3 h | 31 | 831 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 29° | 24° | 28.2° | 2.3 h | 31 | 779 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 31° | 24° | 28.4° | 3.4 h | 29 | 556 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 33° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.9 h | 21 | 221 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 34° | 22° | 29.2° | 7.3 h | 6 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 33° | 20° | 27.8° | 8.0 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.49° N, 97.63° E · 52 m · Asia/Yangon
Sea temperature in Mawlamyine
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mawlamyine ranges from 26.9 °C in January to 30.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.2° | 29.3° | 31.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.2° | 27.6° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 26.9° | 28.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Mawlamyine
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Mawlamyine, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Mawlamyine: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mawlamyine has about 21 rainy days with 221 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mawlamyine
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Mawlamyine
How breezy and how cloudy Mawlamyine is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mawlamyine typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Mawlamyine: mostly cloudy, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Mawlamyine
How often the day gets hot in Mawlamyine (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mawlamyine has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Mawlamyine
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mawlamyine in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mawlamyine has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,130 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Mawlamyine vs Yangon
In October the holiday weather in Mawlamyine and Yangon is about equally good (score 23 vs 22). During the day it is about as warm in Yangon as in Mawlamyine. The sea in Yangon is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Mawlamyine | Yangon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Mawlamyine
When is the best time to visit Mawlamyine?
The best time to visit Mawlamyine is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mawlamyine?
The sea temperature in Mawlamyine ranges from 26.9 °C in January to 30.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Mawlamyine in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Mawlamyine?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Mawlamyine?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 831 mm. The driest month is February with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mawlamyine get?
Mawlamyine gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.7 hours a day; in July there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Mawlamyine in?
Mawlamyine is on UTC+6:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mawlamyine?
A nonstop flight from London to Mawlamyine takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,130 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mawlamyine?
Mawlamyine has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during May half-term (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 20, summer holidays 37, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 61.