Driest Cities in Myanmar

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Myanmar

1 Yesagyo 15 25.0"

2 Pakokku 15 25.8"

3 Chauk 15 26.5"

4 Nyaung-U 08 27.2"

5 Yenangyaung 15 27.8"

6 Myingyan 08 28.1"

7 Kyaukpadaung 08 28.7"

8 Sagaing 10 30.0"

9 Minbu 15 30.5"

10 Monywa 10 30.5"

11 Kyaukse 08 30.7"

12 Mandalay 08 31.2"

13 Amarapura 08 31.2"

14 Taungdwingyi 15 31.5"

15 Wundwin 08 32.0"

16 Magway 15 32.1"

17 Meiktila 08 32.2"

18 Madaya 08 34.7"

19 Pyawbwe 08 34.8"

20 Myaydo 15 35.0"

21 Ye-u 10 35.8"

22 Shwebo 10 36.4"

23 Yamethin 08 36.7"

24 Thayetmyo 15 37.4"

25 Nay Pyi Taw 18 46.0"

26 Dimawso 06 48.8"

27 Lewe 18 48.9"

28 Pyay 16 49.0"

29 Kanbalu 10 49.4"

30 Loikaw 06 49.8"

31 Bawhan 11 50.2"

32 Pèkon 11 51.0"

33 Pyinmana 18 51.4"

34 Pangkham 11 53.9"

35 Tangyan 11 53.9"

36 Hsenwi 11 55.2"

37 Lashio 11 56.5"

38 Möng Yang 11 56.9"

39 Kēng Tung 11 57.2"

40 Laukkai 11 57.6"

41 Zigon 16 57.6"

42 Paungde 16 57.6"

43 Inbawhkon 11 57.7"

44 Mu-se 11 58.4"

45 Namhkam 11 59.1"

46 Pyin Oo Lwin 08 59.3"

47 Nansang 11 59.8"

48 Möng La 11 59.8"

49 Panglong 11 60.4"

50 Aungban 11 60.5"

51 Kalaw 11 60.5"

52 Myanaung 03 60.8"

53 Yawnghwe 11 61.2"

54 Kutkai 11 61.7"

55 Kyaukme 11 63.0"

56 Katha 10 63.9"

57 Kyauktan 10 64.4"

58 Shwegu 04 64.5"

59 Möng Yawng 11 65.0"

60 Kalewa 10 66.5"

61 Taunggyi 11 66.7"

62 Kalemyo 10 67.4"

63 Heho 11 67.8"

64 Bhamo 04 68.9"

65 Falam 02 70.1"

66 Tedim 02 70.7"

67 Tachilek 11 70.8"

68 Mawlaik 10 70.8"

69 Lakang 04 71.1"

70 Mohnyin 04 71.2"

71 Hopin 04 75.9"

72 Yedashe 16 75.9"

73 Shwe Kokko 05 78.6"

74 Myawaddy 05 78.6"

75 Lawksawk 11 81.6"

76 Ingabu 03 83.1"

77 Mogaung 04 84.1"

78 Tatkon 10 84.2"

79 Taungoo 16 84.3"

80 Hakha 02 84.5"

81 Letpandan 16 84.5"

82 Myitkyina 04 85.4"

83 Hinthada 03 87.2"

84 Dawbon 03 87.4"

85 Zalun 03 87.4"

86 Tharyarwady 16 88.5"

87 Maubin 03 88.5"

88 Nyaungdon 03 88.7"

89 Mogok 08 90.5"

90 Kyaiklat 03 92.2"

91 Kyonpyaw 03 93.9"

92 Payathonzu 05 94.0"

93 Wakema 03 94.1"

94 Pyu 16 95.4"

95 Tamu 10 96.4"

96 Taikkyi 17 96.5"

97 Tanintharyi 12 97.0"

98 Mawlamyinegyunn 03 98.2"

99 Pyapon 03 99.7"

100 Bogale 03 100.5"

The driest cities in Myanmar receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Yesagyo receives just 25.0 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Yesagyo gets just 25.0" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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