Pathein climate
Pathein (Myanmar) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 533 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pathein climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 1865 | 2678 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 3596 | 1965 | 2781 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2170 | 2985 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 39101 | 2475 | 3188 | 110.4 |
| May | 3696 | 2679 | 3187 | 391.6 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2678 | 2984 | 1134.4 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 1305.1 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 903.6 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2576 | 2883 | 572.2 |
| Oct | 3391 | 2476 | 2984 | 542.1 |
| Nov | 3493 | 2272 | 2883 | 150.6 |
| Dec | 3391 | 2067 | 2679 | 50.2 |
| Year | 39101 | 1865 | 2883 | 53321 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 35% | 5.2 | 11:14 |
| Feb | 53% | 32% | 6.0 | 11:35 |
| Mar | 56% | 33% | 6.5 | 12:00 |
| Apr | 58% | 36% | 6.6 | 12:30 |
| May | 66% | 78% | 5.0 | 12:54 |
| Jun | 75% | 95% | 3.7 | 13:07 |
| Jul | 79% | 97% | 3.6 | 13:02 |
| Aug | 81% | 97% | 3.4 | 12:41 |
| Sep | 80% | 92% | 4.0 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 74% | 73% | 4.7 | 11:44 |
| Nov | 65% | 43% | 5.0 | 11:19 |
| Dec | 59% | 36% | 4.9 | 11:08 |
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 Pathein is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C101 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 33 °C92 °F and lows 18 °C65 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.6 °C10.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 533 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 62% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is July (130 mm5.1 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in February to 81% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.1 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pathein
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January and August–October: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 33 °C92 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 90 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C101 °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 Pathein
- Wetter months (June–October) — highs 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (November–May) — highs 3391 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 1865 to 26 °C79 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Pathein compares
Compared with Yangon, about 152 km to the east, Pathein is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 57% less precipitation (533 mm21 in vs 1,235 mm49 in). The difference is largest in November (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 30 places in Myanmar covered by World Climates, Pathein is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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): Huatulco (La Crucecita) (Mexico, Aw), Petrolina (Brazil, BSh) and Dili (Timor Leste, Aw).
Nearby places
- Hinthada 124 km · 29 °C84 °F · 594 mm23 in
- Yangon 152 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,235 mm49 in
- Kyauktan 170 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,790 mm70 in
- Thandwe 191 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Bago 196 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,010 mm40 in
- Pyay 233 km · 29 °C84 °F · 564 mm22 in
- Thaton 281 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Taungoo 301 km · 28 °C83 °F · 795 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pathein?
April is the warmest month in Pathein, with an average high of 39 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pathein?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pathein?
July is the wettest month with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Pathein?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January and August–October.
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.