Myanmar — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Myanmar. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Myanmar’s coastline, stretching from the Bay of Bengal around Rakhine State to the Andaman Sea in the south, experiences warm tropical sea temperatures year-round. Typical surface temperatures range from about 25–28 °C (77–82 °F) during the cool season from November to February, rise to roughly 28–31 °C (82–88 °F) in the hot months of March to May, and usually sit around 27–30 °C (81–86 °F) through the southwest monsoon from June to October. Local variation occurs: shallow bays and estuaries warm more quickly than open-coast waters, while currents and seasonal rainfall can slightly lower temperatures near river mouths after heavy rains. Overall, water remains comfortably warm for swimming for much of the year.
Swimming Conditions
Swimming is commonly enjoyed during the dry, cooler months when seas are calmer, visibility is better and beaches are more accessible. During the monsoon season, however, swimming is often discouraged because of rough seas, strong currents, heavy surf and sporadic coastal flooding; these hazards increase risk even where sandy beaches look inviting. Some popular tourist beaches and islands have basic facilities but lifeguards are not consistently present, and water quality near river outlets can be affected by runoff after storms. Visitors should heed local advisories, avoid swimming alone in exposed spots, and pay attention to tides and current conditions. With sensible precautions and attention to seasonal weather, Myanmar’s warm coastal waters offer pleasant swimming opportunities for most of the year.