Taungoo climate
Taungoo (Myanmar) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 795 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Taungoo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 1762 | 2576 | 90.4 |
| Feb | 3596 | 1864 | 2780 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2577 | 3290 | 230.9 |
| May | 3799 | 2578 | 3188 | 923.6 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2476 | 2985 | 1244.9 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 1696.7 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1516.0 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2475 | 2883 | 963.8 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2374 | 2984 | 913.6 |
| Nov | 3392 | 2169 | 2781 | 220.9 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 70.3 |
| Year | 40104 | 1762 | 2883 | 79531 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48% | 24% | 5.1 | 11:06 |
| Feb | 36% | 20% | 5.9 | 11:30 |
| Mar | 36% | 29% | 6.3 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 43% | 40% | 6.4 | 12:33 |
| May | 63% | 77% | 5.5 | 13:01 |
| Jun | 74% | 94% | 4.3 | 13:16 |
| Jul | 79% | 96% | 3.9 | 13:10 |
| Aug | 81% | 96% | 3.9 | 12:46 |
| Sep | 79% | 89% | 4.6 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 75% | 68% | 4.9 | 11:41 |
| Nov | 66% | 34% | 5.0 | 11:13 |
| Dec | 58% | 27% | 4.8 | 10:00 |
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 Taungoo is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 33 °C91 °F and lows 17 °C62 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.9 °C14.2 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 795 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 56% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is July (169 mm6.7 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 36% in February to 81% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in September to 1 km/h (1 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in December to 13.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Taungoo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 32 °C90 °F to 33 °C91 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °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 Taungoo
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3290 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C78 °F, about 121 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 3290 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1762 to 25 °C77 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Taungoo compares
Compared with Nay Pyi Taw, about 95 km to the north, Taungoo has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% more precipitation (795 mm31 in vs 737 mm29 in).
Of the 30 places in Myanmar covered by World Climates, Taungoo is the 10th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 15th 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: Tadpatri (India, BSh), Nandyal (India, BSh) and Kurnool (India, BSh).
Nearby places
- Nay Pyi Taw 95 km · 28 °C83 °F · 737 mm29 in
- Pyay 129 km · 29 °C84 °F · 564 mm22 in
- Hinthada 177 km · 29 °C84 °F · 594 mm23 in
- Bago 179 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,010 mm40 in
- Yawnghwe 198 km · 23 °C74 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Taunggyi 215 km · 20 °C68 °F · 437 mm17 in
- Meiktila 223 km · 28 °C82 °F · 337 mm13 in
- Thandwe 224 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Taungoo?
April is the warmest month in Taungoo, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Taungoo?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
When does it rain the most in Taungoo?
July is the wettest month with about 169 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Taungoo?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 255 m, while Taungoo lies at about 56 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.