Meiktila climate
Meiktila (Myanmar) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 337 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Meiktila climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 1458 | 2272 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 3392 | 1661 | 2577 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 3798 | 2069 | 2883 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2576 | 3289 | 140.6 |
| May | 3799 | 2679 | 3289 | 411.6 |
| Jun | 3596 | 2577 | 3087 | 461.8 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2576 | 2985 | 481.9 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2476 | 2985 | 481.9 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2476 | 2985 | 441.7 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2474 | 2984 | 602.4 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2068 | 2680 | 110.4 |
| Dec | 3187 | 1661 | 2374 | 70.3 |
| Year | 39102 | 1458 | 2882 | 33713 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39% | 18% | 5.0 | 10:59 |
| Feb | 32% | 15% | 5.8 | 11:26 |
| Mar | 35% | 23% | 6.2 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 42% | 33% | 6.5 | 12:36 |
| May | 53% | 66% | 6.2 | 13:07 |
| Jun | 63% | 86% | 5.3 | 13:24 |
| Jul | 66% | 92% | 5.0 | 13:17 |
| Aug | 68% | 91% | 4.9 | 12:50 |
| Sep | 66% | 82% | 5.1 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 65% | 62% | 4.9 | 11:38 |
| Nov | 54% | 29% | 4.8 | 11:07 |
| Dec | 46% | 22% | 4.6 | 10:52 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Meiktila is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 14 °C58 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.5 °C17 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 337 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is October (60 mm2.4 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in February to 68% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in December to 18 km/h (11 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.9 hours in December to 13.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Meiktila
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 30 °C86 °F to 31 °C87 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Meiktila
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3493 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2474 to 26 °C79 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 3086 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1458 to 25 °C76 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Meiktila compares
Compared with Yawnghwe, about 114 km to the east, Meiktila is on average 4.7 °C8.4 °F warmer and receives 50% less precipitation (337 mm13 in vs 670 mm26 in). The difference is largest in May (5.6 °C10.1 °F warmer).
Of the 30 places in Myanmar covered by World Climates, Meiktila is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 26th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Myanmar climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Petrolina (Brazil, BSh), Tadpatri (India, BSh) and Anantapur (India, BSh).
Nearby places
- Myingyan 81 km · 29 °C85 °F · 303 mm12 in
- Pakokku 95 km · 29 °C84 °F · 339 mm13 in
- Yenangyaung 112 km · 28 °C83 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Yawnghwe 114 km · 23 °C74 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Taunggyi 123 km · 20 °C68 °F · 437 mm17 in
- Mandalay 124 km · 29 °C85 °F · 261 mm10 in
- Nay Pyi Taw 129 km · 28 °C83 °F · 737 mm29 in
- Pyin Oo Lwin 143 km · 23 °C73 °F · 261 mm10 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Meiktila?
April is the warmest month in Meiktila, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Meiktila?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (58 °F).
When does it rain the most in Meiktila?
October is the wettest month with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Meiktila?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.