Shan State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shan State, Myanmar. Like most weather services, we show Shan State at one spot: Yawnghwe, its largest city. At 4:15 AM local time it was fog and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 6 PM (3.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 6 PM (3.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Yawnghwe weather
Is it raining in Yawnghwe right now?
No. It’s fog and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 6 PM (3.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Yawnghwe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 20–21°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Yawnghwe lately?
In the past 7 days, Yawnghwe had 7 rainy days and 37.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Yawnghwe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Shan State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shan State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shan State is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in December to 32°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Shan State?
August is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Shan State?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F).
Does Shan State have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Yawnghwe), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Shan State
Weather can differ a lot within Shan State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawnghwe | Nov–Apr | None | 24–32°C | 669 mm |
| Kēng Tung | Nov–Apr | Jul–Aug | 22–32°C | 1,010 mm |
| Mu-se | Nov–Apr | Jun–Aug | 20–29°C | 1,144 mm |
| Taunggyi | Nov–Mar | None | 25–32°C | 436 mm |
| Lashio | Nov–Mar | None | 25–33°C | 492 mm |
| Möng Yang | Nov–Apr | Jul–Aug | 21–31°C | 1,010 mm |
| Heho | Nov–Apr | None | 24–32°C | 669 mm |
| Kalaw | Nov–Apr | None | 24–32°C | 669 mm |
| Tachilek | Nov–Mar | Jul–Sep | 24–34°C | 1,152 mm |
| Möng La | Nov–Mar | Jul–Aug | 22–32°C | 1,010 mm |
| Kyaukme | Nov–Mar | None | 26–33°C | 285 mm |
| Möng Yawng | Nov–Mar | Jul–Aug | 24–32°C | 943 mm |