Climate Insights for Kēng Tung

Kengtung District, Shan State, Myanmar

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
August
322mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kēng Tung is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1309mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 322mm of rainfall. Kēng Tung is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Feb Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Mar Max: 30° Average: 21° Min: 13° Apr Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 17° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Nov Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kēng Tung vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm May Precipitation: 99mm Jun Precipitation: 180mm Jul Precipitation: 283mm Aug Precipitation: 322mm Sep Precipitation: 174mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 21mm
Precipitation

Kēng Tung is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1309mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 322mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14mm. That's 307mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Kēng Tung is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kēng Tung, which began on March 20, 2026. Kēng Tung is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 785mm across the season with a monthly average of 262mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 298mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 18°
Mar 21°
Apr 23°
May 24°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 22°
Nov 19°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Kēng Tung is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kēng Tung based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
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