Rakhine, Myanmar
Gaw
Gaw is a locality in Rakhine, Myanmar, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time22:44
18.49° N, 94.28° EElevation 3 mUTC+6:30 · Myanmar Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month206mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gaw at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:10 · 17:4511 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:40Next holiday25 OctoberThadingyut HolidaysNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
1,366 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Weather in Gaw
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 90%
Today25 Oct32°27°5.2 mm
Mon26 Oct33°27°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°26°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct31°26°2.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°26°5.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°26°1 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°
Mon2 Nov30°26°1.4 mm
Tue3 Nov29°26°2 mm
When to go to Gaw
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 81 | 78 | 56 | 40 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 38 | 43 | 64 | 83 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 428 | 1,480 | 1,572 | 1,366 | 651 | 206 | 82 | 9 |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Gaw
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Gaw
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Myanmar seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gaw
Earthquakes around Gaw
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195013magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record11within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Thayetmyo 18 km ←1996 · 121 km
5.6Taungup 65 km ↗2002 · 102 km
5.6Kyeintali 37 km →1979 · 70 km
5.6Ngapali 20 km ↓1964 · 27 km
Towns and villages around Gaw
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hmo Hin Pyin2.8 kmMazin4.3 kmPyin Yaung4.4 kmSin Kyat4.9 kmKyauk Gyi Pyin5.6 kmU Yin Pyin5.8 kmPan Chin Pauk5.9 kmNat Pyin6 kmZibyugôn6.2 kmZar Di Pyin6.3 kmKyauk Seik6.6 kmLet Pan Su6.7 kmKyaung Htaik6.8 kmTaung Nyo6.9 kmKin Maw7.1 kmChan Pyin7.1 kmNgapali7.4 kmSin Gaung7.6 kmNwar Sar Pyin7.6 kmMe Kyun7.7 kmKha Yan Maw7.7 kmWar Nwe Pyin7.8 kmPyayt Wa7.9 kmShwe Kyaung Pyin7.9 kmNga Man Khe8.2 kmNan Chaung Lower8.3 kmTa Yaw Taw8.7 kmKyauk Hpyu Taung8.7 kmChaung Wa8.9 kmAh Lel8.9 kmNo (1) Ward8.9 kmNan Chaung Upper9 kmKyun Pauk9.1 kmLin Mu Taung9.1 kmKyet Sar Chaung9.4 kmThone Pin Saing9.4 kmThandwe9.5 kmHmyawt Wan9.6 kmNat Taung Maw9.6 kmDaung Pyin9.6 kmLintha9.7 kmNyaung Chay Htauk9.8 kmHmyon Pyin9.9 kmChaung Lel10 kmAn Taw11 kmYae Sin11 kmGu Gyi Khon11 kmPauk Taung11 kmNan Yar Kone11 kmDar Thway Kyauk11 kmKin Thay Kyun11 kmSar Ni Taung12 kmInn Taing Gyi12 kmTa Lin Seik12 kmSeik Gyi12 kmZee Kone12 kmAh Htet Tha Byu Chaing12 kmHmat Chaung Lower12 kmThein Taung12 kmShwe Hlaw12 kmAuk Tha Byu Chaing12 kmKyauk Hpyu Maw13 kmMyone Chaung13 kmSit Kyun13 kmMyabyin13 kmNat Maw13 kmPa De Kaw13 kmShin Saw Pyin13 kmTa Laing Te13 kmHmat Chaung Upper13 kmDaw Pwe Khon13 kmPyin Yaung13 kmZee Kyun13 kmGwayt Chaung13 kmTaung Paw13 kmMyin Saing Maw13 kmSay Khin Taw14 kmKyar Ohn14 kmLeik Yin Taung14 kmShin Aung14 km
Places near Gaw
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaw?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaw.
What is the hottest month in Gaw?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaw?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaw?
August is the wettest month with about 1,366 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gaw?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.