Dawei weather in May
In May, Dawei sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 374 mm of rain across 28.3 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in May, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Dawei's 8th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dawei's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 374 mm
- 28.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:34 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.43 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Dawei is city in Myanmar.
- Founded
- 1751
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 29°C by the end.
A typical May day in Dawei reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 2°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 25 |
| 2 | 31 | 25 |
| 3 | 31 | 25 |
| 4 | 31 | 25 |
| 5 | 31 | 25 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | 31 | 25 |
| 9 | 31 | 25 |
| 10 | 31 | 25 |
| 11 | 31 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How May really feels in Dawei
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dawei weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 13 | 2.3 | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 48 | 8.8 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 120 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| May | 30° / 25° | 374 | 28.3 | 12.6 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 577 | 29.8 | 12.8 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 28° / 24° | 716 | 30.7 | 12.7 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 24° | 734 | 30.6 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 24° | 516 | 29.2 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 264 | 24.5 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 50 | 7.4 | 11.3 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 10 | 2 | 11.2 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 68 | 72 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 16 | 84 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 12 | 88 |
| 16 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 8 | 92 |
| 20 | 5 | 95 |
| 21 | 5 | 95 |
| 22 | 5 | 95 |
| 23 | 4 | 96 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 2 | 98 |
| 29 | 2 | 98 |
| 30 | 2 | 98 |
| 31 | 2 | 98 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Dawei gets around 374 mm of rain over 28.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 91% and peaks near 99% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 78 |
| 4 | 79 |
| 5 | 80 |
| 6 | 81 |
| 7 | 82 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 85 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 90 |
| 13 | 91 |
| 14 | 92 |
| 15 | 93 |
| 16 | 94 |
| 17 | 95 |
| 18 | 96 |
| 19 | 97 |
| 20 | 97 |
| 21 | 98 |
| 22 | 98 |
| 23 | 98 |
| 24 | 99 |
| 25 | 99 |
| 26 | 99 |
| 27 | 99 |
| 28 | 99 |
| 29 | 99 |
| 30 | 99 |
| 31 | 99 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the miserable band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Miserable (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 5 | 95 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 4 | 96 |
| 8 | 4 | 96 |
| 9 | 4 | 96 |
| 10 | 4 | 96 |
| 11 | 4 | 96 |
| 12 | 4 | 96 |
| 13 | 4 | 96 |
| 14 | 4 | 96 |
| 15 | 4 | 96 |
| 16 | 4 | 96 |
| 17 | 4 | 96 |
| 18 | 4 | 96 |
| 19 | 4 | 96 |
| 20 | 4 | 96 |
| 21 | 4 | 96 |
| 22 | 4 | 96 |
| 23 | 4 | 96 |
| 24 | 4 | 96 |
| 25 | 4 | 96 |
| 26 | 4 | 96 |
| 27 | 4 | 96 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 4 | 96 |
| 30 | 4 | 96 |
| 31 | 4 | 96 |
Wind in May
Winds average 6 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:40 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:12 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 5:34 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.43 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 4.43 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dawei
In May, Dawei sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dawei sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Dawei's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Dawei?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dawei.
What to pack for Dawei in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Dawei sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 28 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dawei in May
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Dawei in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dawei peaks around August 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Dawei in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dawei is worst in March — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.1× the cleanest month (September, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 27 | 39 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 27 | Moderate |
| Mar | 39 | Poor |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Dawei?
Dawei sits at 14.1°N, 98.2°E, 17 m above sea level, in Myanmar. The nearest listed city is Ye, 134 km away.
Topography around Dawei
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dawei.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dawei has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 465 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,554 m.
The land around Dawei is covered by artificial surfaces (27%), trees (24%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, trees (63%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and water (41%) within 80 km.
Myanmar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / D / F / G / I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,489
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 60%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.6
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 444
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dawei (14.0823°, 98.1915°, elevation 17 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).