Kachin State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kachin State, Myanmar. Like most weather services, we show Kachin State at one spot: Myitkyina, its largest city. At 4:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (3.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 47%
- Chance of rain
- 83%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (3.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Aug
About Myitkyina weather
Is it raining in Myitkyina right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (3.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Myitkyina this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Myitkyina lately?
In the past 7 days, Myitkyina had 1 rainy day and 1.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Myitkyina?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kachin State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kachin State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kachin State is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Kachin State?
July is the wettest month, with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Kachin State?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Kachin State have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Myitkyina), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kachin State
Weather can differ a lot within Kachin State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myitkyina | Nov–Mar | Jul | 24–34°C | 783 mm |
| Lakang | Nov–Mar | Jun–Aug | 23–32°C | 860 mm |
| Hpākān | Oct–Mar | None | 25–36°C | 610 mm |
| Shwegu | Nov–Mar | None | 27–37°C | 622 mm |
| Bhamo | Nov–Mar | Jun–Aug | 23–32°C | 860 mm |
| Mohnyin | Nov–Mar | None | 26–36°C | 564 mm |
| Danai | Oct–Mar | Jun–Sep | 23–33°C | 1,191 mm |
| Mogaung | Nov–Mar | None | 26–36°C | 568 mm |
| Hopin | Nov–Mar | None | 26–36°C | 564 mm |