Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 °C | 25.4 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 27.8 °C | 24.9 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 30.7 °C | 26.7 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 32 °C | 29 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 31.8 °C | 30.3 °C | 15 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 29 °C | 29.9 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 28.6 °C | 29.4 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 28.5 °C | 29.2 °C | 30 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 29.2 °C | 29.7 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 29.7 °C | 30 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 29.5 °C | 29.2 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 27.5 °C | 27.5 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in December
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Tourist e-visa must be obtained online before travel; no visa on arrival. Largely cash-based: bring clean US dollar notes.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 4 August 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Area advised against: all travel
Sittwe lies in an area where authorities advise against all travel. Areas concerned: most of the country: Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states, Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Bago and Tanintharyi regions, western Ayeyarwady; only Yangon, Naypyidaw and part of the delta are not covered.
Official advice updated 4 August 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, Japanese encephalitis and cholera depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All areas. Preventive medication recommended: Areas in the regions of Bago and Tanintharyi; and in the states of Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, and Shan: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, tafenoquine All other areas: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Sittwe in December?
The sea averages 27.5°C in December — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Sittwe in December?
Expect 27.5°C in the afternoon and 20.1°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Sittwe in December?
Around 1 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 4% of days.