SeasonMapMawlamyine weather in May
Myanmar
May in Mawlamyine: hot, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 26 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Mawlamyine · #1316 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mawlamyine climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 32°C / 89°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 315 mm / 12.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mawlamyine in May
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Fair weatherMawlamyine's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Mawlamyine in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk26 rainy days and about 315 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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.
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Mawlamyine in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mawlamyine?
- May in Mawlamyine: hot, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 26 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Mawlamyine on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Mawlamyine in May?
- In May, Mawlamyine averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 315.3 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mawlamyine in May?
- Mawlamyine has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Chiang Mai's Inthakin city pillar festival around 15 May – 12 Jun.