Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climate diagrams on this page come from the collected data of the official weather station in Kachin in a height of 147m above sea level. All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
Kachin is the coldest region in Myanmar, with an average daily maximum temperature of only 31 degrees. The climate is very warm with an annual average of 31 degrees, but has few truly tropical and muggy months. It is warm or hot yearlong. Because of the lower temperatures, the best time for traveling is from December to January. Try to avoid the rainy season from May to September.
Mean temperatures
The mean temperature is determined around the clock, including at night. The temperatures are usually measured between 6 and 24 times a day and summarized as an average. The average annual temperature in the region of Kachin is 25 degrees Celcius. It is highest in August at 28 °C and lowest in January.
Rain days per month
A rain day is a day on which at least 0.1 mm precipitation (=0.1 liter) per square meter falls. This can be rain, snow, hail or even dew. So it does not have to rain the whole day. With 22 rain days, July offers the most rain days, while December has the fewest.
Precipitation amount in mm/day
The amount of precipitation is measured in millimeters per square meter. Thus, at two mm/day, two liters of water fall on one square meter within 24 hours. With only 0.2 mm, the least amount of rain falls in December. June, on the other hand, has the most rain.
Relative humidity in %
Warm air can absorb more moisture than cold air. The relative humidity indicates how much moisture can be physically contained in the air. At high humidity, a person feels uncomfortable and perceives this as oppressive. In general, a relative humidity of 40-60% feels pleasant. With humidity averaging 89%, July is the most uncomfortable. In April, on the other hand, it is easier to endure.
Absolute humidity in g/m³
In warm months, there is also a higher absolute humidity almost everywhere. At a temperature of 25°C, air can absorb up to 23 grams of water per cubic meter. At 20°C, it is only 17.3 grams. A relative humidity of 40% at 25°C thus corresponds to an absolute humidity of 9.2 grams of water. From a proportion of approx. 13.5 grams, humans perceive the air as muggy. This limit is reached for 9 months in Myanmar, although these are average values, and a month is rarely completely or not at all humid.
Humidex
The "Humidex" (humidity index) is an index of well-being in warmer areas, calculated from the air temperature, relative humidity and dew point. The index corresponds approximately to the temperature felt. At high temperatures, the body transports heat away by sweating. At high humidity, the ambient air can only absorb a small amount of sweat and thus one feels uncomfortable. An index of 20-29 is considered comfortable. Up to 39, people perceive the air as slightly uncomfortable, and above 40, as very uncomfortable. Values above 45 are dangerous in the long run and often lead to heat stroke.
Climate charts for other regions in Myanmar
Most important cities in the region »Kachin«
| City | Population | Geo position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myitkyina | 90,894 | 25° 23' 11"N | 97° 23' 40"E |
| Bhamo | 47,920 | 24° 15' 9"N | 97° 14' 1"E |
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. Data on cities and inhabitants: geonames.org, United Nations Statistics Division and own research.
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