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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 34/100

Dawei in May

Poor · 34/100Beach 49/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation468 mm21 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
14.08° N, 98.19° EElevation 17 mUTC+6:30 · Myanmar Time
When to goDawei · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34May
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Dawei averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 468 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 63%.

Days are 2.1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 34/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Dawei. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 18:18 local time, giving 12 h 46 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 16 minutes over the month.

Why 34/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%55%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%45%

Beach score this month: 49/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Myanmar's best in May

Where to go in May
Mogok
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Mogok

Mandalay Region
27°May high
8wet days
69score
Mogok
Pyin Oo Lwin
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Pyin Oo Lwin

Mandalay Region
28°May high
8wet days
66score
Pyin Oo Lwin
Kalaw
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Kalaw

Shan State
26°May high
11wet days
65score
Kalaw
Aungban
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4

Aungban

Shan State
26°May high
11wet days
64score
Aungban
·Questions

Dawei in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Dawei?

May scores 34/100 for Dawei, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 30°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Dawei in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Dawei in May?

Dawei receives about 468 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 21 days.

Can you swim in Dawei in May?

The sea averages 30°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.