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Dawei Weather in May

Dawei in May

The short of it: Dawei in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 505 mm (19.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 76° · rain 19.9 in. · daylight 12 h 46 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

May in Dawei brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 76°, with about 19.9 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 19.9 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-May, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Dawei runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ka Zi Ta Dar U, 14 mi to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Dawei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° colder, 16.7 in. more rain
Versus June
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
3 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ka Zi Ta Dar UTanintharyi Region14 mi SSE91°75°21.0 in.
Ban Hin LaemKanchanaburi51 mi NE94°76°9.3 in.
Ban Lin ThinKanchanaburi53 mi NE94°76°8.1 in.
Ban Wang Khun KnachenKanchanaburi65 mi ENE92°76°6.3 in.
Hta Min Ma SarTanintharyi Region73 mi SSE90°76°12.8 in.
Ban Huai MalaiKanchanaburi75 mi N92°75°10.9 in.
Sangkhla BuriKanchanaburi76 mi NNE92°75°9.9 in.
Pu Law KoneTanintharyi Region81 mi SSE91°76°12.2 in.

The Almanac · Dawei Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 19.9 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Dawei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January92°68°0.4 in.3 mph11 h 23 min✦✦✦
February94°70°0.8 in.3 mph11 h 40 min✦✦✦
March95°72°1.0 in.4 mph12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April96°76°3.2 in.4 mph12 h 26 min✦
May91°76°19.9 in.3 mph12 h 46 min✦✦
June86°75°42.6 in.3 mph12 h 57 min✦✦
July85°75°52.2 in.3 mph12 h 53 min✦✦
August85°75°54.3 in.3 mph12 h 35 min✦✦
September86°74°34.5 in.3 mph12 h 11 min✦✦
October90°74°12.0 in.3 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
November92°72°1.9 in.3 mph11 h 27 min✦✦
December92°69°0.3 in.3 mph11 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dawei in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dawei in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 505 mm (19.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 19.9 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Dawei?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Dawei in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 18 min in December to 12 h 57 min in June.

Does it snow in Dawei in May?

Hardly — May nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dawei in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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