SeasonMapKalaw (Kalaw trek) weather in January
Myanmar
January in Kalaw: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Kalaw · #17 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kalaw in January
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Kalaw climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kalaw in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kalaw's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKalaw's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Kalaw in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Kalaw to Inle trekking season
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonThe months the two- and three-day walk down to the lake is dry underfoot and the nights in a Danu or Palaung village are cold rather than wet. Guides go daily from the market in season.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kalaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kalaw?
Kalaw in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kalaw?
- January in Kalaw: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kalaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Kalaw in January?
- In January, Kalaw averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 18 mm of rain over roughly 1.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kalaw in January?
- Kalaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in January.
Other months in Kalaw
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Bagan's Balloon season around 15 Oct – 10 Apr.