Pathein, Myanmar: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Pathein, Myanmar? If you're planning to go to Pathein, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Pathein, Myanmar

Based on the climate and weather in Pathein, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Pathein, Myanmar

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Pathein, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Pathein, Myanmar by month

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January

If you visit Pathein during January, you might find that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Pathein during February, you may notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Pathein in March, you will notice that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you are traveling to Pathein in April, you will notice that it is a scorcher and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Pathein is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Pathein during June, you are likely to see that it is consistently hot and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

In July, Pathein is pretty consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Pathein, with most of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Pathein is pretty consistently hot and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Pathein, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Pathein during September, you will probably notice that it can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Pathein in October, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region is really hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to visit the majestic St. Peters Cathedral, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Cultural Museum of the Ayerwaddy Delta, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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