Climate Insights for Taunggyi

The climate in Taunggyi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1400mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 291mm of rainfall. Taunggyi 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.

Temperatures in Taunggyi vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°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.

Taunggyi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1400mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 291mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 6mm. That's 285mm 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.

Taunggyi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 12km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Taunggyi, which began on March 20, 2026. Taunggyi 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Taunggyi is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taunggyi 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.