Tamu weather in October
In October, Tamu sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 161 mm of rain across 19.4 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Tamu's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tamu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- 19.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:15 AM – 5:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.8 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical October day in Tamu reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 |
| 14 | 28 | 20 |
| 15 | 27 | 20 |
| 16 | 27 | 20 |
| 17 | 27 | 20 |
| 18 | 27 | 20 |
| 19 | 27 | 20 |
| 20 | 27 | 20 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 23 | 27 | 19 |
| 24 | 27 | 19 |
| 25 | 27 | 19 |
| 26 | 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 26 | 18 |
| 28 | 26 | 18 |
| 29 | 26 | 18 |
| 30 | 26 | 18 |
| 31 | 26 | 18 |
How October really feels in Tamu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Tamu weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 9° | 9 | 2 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 26° / 11° | 14 | 3 | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 15° | 28 | 5 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 19° | 58 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 212 | 19.1 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 364 | 26 | 13.5 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 411 | 28.9 | 13.3 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 344 | 28.2 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 258 | 25 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 20° | 161 | 19.4 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 25° / 15° | 31 | 5.2 | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 22° / 11° | 12 | 1.7 | 10.5 | 8.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 43 | 57 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Tamu gets around 161 mm of rain over 19.4 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 62% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 78 |
| 3 | 78 |
| 4 | 77 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 76 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 73 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 70 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 62 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 57 |
| 20 | 56 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 42 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Oppressive (%) | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 86 | 5 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 81 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 79 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 78 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 76 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 74 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 69 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 66 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 62 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 61 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 57 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 50 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 46 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 42 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 39 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 35 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 10 | 59 | 31 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 11 | 61 | 28 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 13 | 62 | 25 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 14 | 65 | 21 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 16 | 65 | 19 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 18 | 66 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 20 | 65 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 22 | 65 | 12 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 3 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 5:55 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:55 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:52 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:51 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:50 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:49 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:12 | 5:47 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:12 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:13 | 5:45 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:13 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:43 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:42 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:41 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:41 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:40 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:39 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:38 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:19 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:34 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 6:20 | 5:33 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 6:20 | 5:33 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 6:21 | 5:32 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:31 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:22 | 5:31 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:30 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 3.8 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.67 kWh/m² to a high of 5.99 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 3.8 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.7 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Tamu
None of Tamu's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tamu's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Tamu?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Tamu for sightseeing.
What to pack for Tamu in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Tamu sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Tamu in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tamu peaks around July 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 5 (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) | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Tamu in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tamu is worst in March — around 119 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 10.9× the cleanest month (October, 11 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) | 19 | 32 | 119 | 76 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 32 | Moderate |
| Mar | 119 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 76 | Unhealthy |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Tamu?
Tamu sits at 24.2°N, 94.3°E, 178 m above sea level, in Myanmar. The nearest listed city is Mawlaik, 65 km away.
Topography around Tamu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tamu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tamu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 148 m around an average of 181 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 947 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,543 m.
The land around Tamu is covered by trees (42%) and cropland (42%) within 3 km, trees (83%) within 16 km, and trees (82%) 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 Tamu (24.2166°, 94.3122°, elevation 178 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. 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).