Climate Insights for Taunggyi
Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar
Climate Overview
The climate in Taunggyi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,069 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 213 mm of rainfall. Taunggyi 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 10°C.The climate in Taunggyi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 42.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.4 in of rainfall. Taunggyi 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 49°F.
Temperature
Taunggyi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°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.Temperatures in Taunggyi vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Taunggyi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,069 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 213 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3 mm. That's 210 mm 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 a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.1 in. That's 8.3 in 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
Taunggyi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Taunggyi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Taunggyi is during January, February, March, April, 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 32 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Taunggyi is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in 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 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.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 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.