Climate Insights for Meiktila

The climate in Meiktila is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 996mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 198mm of rainfall. Meiktila 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperatures in Meiktila vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Meiktila is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 996mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 198mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 197mm 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.

Meiktila is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 2km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Meiktila, which began on June 21, 2026. Meiktila 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 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 54 days from now.

The best time to visit Meiktila is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 41°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Meiktila 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.