Loimwe National Park at a Glance
Best Time to Visit Loimwe National Park
Best during the dry season for trekking and clear views; check local conditions as accessibility varies by area.
Weather & Climate near Loimwe National Park
Loimwe National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1475 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 8° - 23° | 16° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 10.9h |
| February | Ideal | 10° - 27° | 18° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.3h |
| March | Ideal | 12° - 30° | 21° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 16° - 31° | 24° | 57 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Good | 19° - 29° | 24° | 184 mm | overcast | 68% | 1.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.0h |
| June | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 184 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.3h |
| July | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 269 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 293 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 201 mm | overcast | 81% | 0.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 17° - 26° | 21° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 0.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 72 mm | some cloud | 76% | 1.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.0h |
| December | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 28 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.7h |
How to Get to Loimwe National Park
Loimwe National Park is in Shan State; access generally requires regional transport from major towns in Shan (Mandalay or Taunggyi depending on specific entry points) and local guides for trail access. Verify permits and road conditions before travel.
Tips for Visiting Loimwe National Park
- Hire a local guide familiar with the park's trails and ethnic communities to gain cultural as well as natural insight.
- Bring layered clothing; highland zones can cool quickly in the evening.
- Respect local conservation restrictions - some areas may be set aside for watershed protection.
