Climate Insights for Myitkyina
Min Yat Ward, Myitkyina District, Kachin State, Myanmar
Climate Overview
The climate in Myitkyina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,823 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 427 mm of rainfall. Myitkyina 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Myitkyina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 71.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 16.8 in of rainfall. Myitkyina 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Myitkyina vary considerably across the year, with a 23°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 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Myitkyina vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Myitkyina is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,823 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 427 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9 mm. That's 418 mm less than July, 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.Myitkyina is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 16.8 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.4 in. That's 16.5 in less than July, 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
Myitkyina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Myitkyina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Myitkyina 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 17 mm 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 best time to visit Myitkyina is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Myitkyina 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Myitkyina based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.