Climate Insights for Loikaw

The climate in Loikaw is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1904mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 389mm of rainfall. Loikaw is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Loikaw 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 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Loikaw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1904mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 389mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 11mm. That's 378mm 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.

Loikaw 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 March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Loikaw, which began on March 20, 2026. Loikaw 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Loikaw is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Loikaw 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.