Kawthoung weather by month & the best time to visit
Myanmar (Burma) · beach resort · tropical monsoon climate
The best time to visit Kawthoung is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with January close behind. Kawthoung averages about 2,055 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F and roughly 29 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Kawthoung?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Kawthoung is February, then January. The dullest month is April (63/100, 115 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Kawthoung?
Kawthoung gets a moderate 2,055 hours of sunshine a year. February (85/100) is noticeably better than April (63). It ranks #21 of 23 destinations in Myanmar (Burma) for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,336 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around August, carries about 41% of the annual 2,718 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 83 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 85 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 29 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 74 | 32° / 90°F | 24° / 75°F | 92 mm | 11 | 32° / 90°F |
| April | 63 | 33° / 91°F | 25° / 77°F | 115 mm | 11 | 33° / 91°F |
| May | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 309 mm | 9 | 33° / 91°F |
| June | 63 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 345 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 378 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| August | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 362 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 367 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| October | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 307 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 63 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 205 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 126 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Kawthoung by month
The sea off Kawthoung is warmest in April at around 33°C / 91°F, and coolest in January at 29°C / 84°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Kawthoung: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Kawthoung?
Kawthoung is a beach resort in Myanmar (Burma) with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 33°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Kawthoung get a year?
Kawthoung gets about 2,055 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Kawthoung?
The sunniest time to visit Kawthoung is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F.
What is the least sunny month in Kawthoung?
April is the least sunny month in Kawthoung, scoring 63/100 with about 115 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Kawthoung?
The sea in Kawthoung ranges from about 29°C (January) to 33°C (April). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Kawthoung?
The typical midday UV index in Kawthoung peaks around 11 (extreme) in March, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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