SeasonMapMawlamyine weather in January
Myanmar
January in Mawlamyine: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#1 of 12 months in Mawlamyine · #469 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mawlamyine in January
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Mawlamyine climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 34°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mawlamyine 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.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, Golden Rock pilgrimage season, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…ions by the country's standards. Posters do flag January as high season with real tourist crowds, recommending advance booking give…” — Tripadvisor community
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Best months for Mawlamyine'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 weatherMawlamyine's weather peaks November–January.
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What's on in Mawlamyine in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Golden Rock pilgrimage season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe months the pilgrims come to the boulder north of here in numbers, sleeping on the platform in the cold. Truck seats up the mountain and beds at Kinpun both go early in this stretch. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Mawlamyine — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Mawlamyine?
Mawlamyine in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Mawlamyine?
- January in Mawlamyine: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Mawlamyine on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Mawlamyine in January?
- In January, Mawlamyine averages a daily high of 33.6°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 11.8 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mawlamyine in January?
- Mawlamyine has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in January.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Chiang Mai's Bo Sang Umbrella Festival around 15–25 Jan, and Yangon's Cool, dry season around 15 Nov – 28 Feb.