Rakhine weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rakhine, Myanmar. Like most weather services, we show Rakhine at one spot: Kyaukpyu, its largest city. At 4:00 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 29°C (84°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 68%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Kyaukpyu weather
Is it raining in Kyaukpyu right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 29° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kyaukpyu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 26–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kyaukpyu lately?
In the past 7 days, Kyaukpyu had 5 rainy days and 16.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kyaukpyu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Rakhine weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rakhine?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rakhine is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Rakhine?
July is the wettest month, with about 543 mm (21.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Rakhine?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F).
Does Rakhine have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Rakhine?
The sea is warmest in May at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in February at about 26°C (78°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kyaukpyu), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Rakhine
Weather can differ a lot within Rakhine: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyaukpyu | Nov–Apr | Jun–Oct | 28–33°C | 1,995 mm |
| Sittwe | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 26–31°C | 3,633 mm |
| Thandwe | Nov–Apr | Jun–Sep | 28–32°C | 1,369 mm |
| Ann | Nov–Apr | Jun–Sep | 28–34°C | 1,754 mm |
| Gwa | Nov–Apr | Jun–Aug | 28–31°C | 1,102 mm |
| Buthidaung Town | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 25–33°C | 3,672 mm |
| Manaung | Nov–Apr | May–Oct | 27–31°C | 2,760 mm |
| Mrauk U | Nov–Mar | May–Oct | 27–34°C | 2,805 mm |
| Taungup | Nov–Apr | Jun–Aug | 28–34°C | 1,144 mm |
| Kyeintali | Nov–Apr | Jun–Sep | 28–31°C | 1,306 mm |
| Kyauktaw | Nov–Mar | May–Sep | 26–34°C | 2,030 mm |