Major city · Myanmar
Dawei
Spend 1–2 days in Dawei for beach time and colonial town walk; add a day for nearby beaches if you like surf.
Dawei is a small port town at Myanmar’s southern rail terminus, known for quiet beaches, colonial architecture and easy flat streets. One full day covers the town centre and a nearby beach; a second day lets you visit Maungmagan or Sin Htauk Beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon flooding)
- Airport
- TVY
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dawei191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dawei, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyDawei is generally safe for tourists; stay alert to monsoon flooding and verify transport schedules.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTVY Dawei Airport (Myanmar National Airlines daily from Yangon; flights can be cancelled without notice).
- Getting aroundFlat grid streets; motorbike or bicycle easy.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerMyanmar Beer (bottle)2,000–3,000 kyat
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))5,000–7,000 kyat
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMMK 45,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMMK 60,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomMMK 80,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 20,000 · Mid MMK 35,000 · High MMK 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TVY Dawei Airport (Myanmar National Airlines daily from Yangon; flights can be cancelled without notice)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Dec (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dawei: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Flat grid streets; motorbike or bicycle easy. Taxis available; bus station 4 km west for regional routes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maungmagan Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Motorbike 20 min east along coastal road
Popular beach with palm‑hut restaurants
Sin Htauk Beach
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Motorbike 2 h north, road may be salty‑marsh
Pristine 1.5 km (0.9 mi) beach; access can be blocked in rainy seasonPristine 0.9 mi (1.5 km) beach; access can be blocked in rainy season
Paradise Beach (Zat Sar Aw)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round
Minibus 2 h south, then motorbike 15 min
Simple bungalows, restaurant, high‑season rates listed
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New Light Hotel
Basic rooms, positive reviews
Zayar Htet San
New hotel, good ratings, around $40/night
Golden Guest Hotel
Standard room US$55
Shwe Moung Than Hotel
25,000 kyat per room, rooftop terrace
Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalows
On Zat Sar Aw Beach, 32,000 kyat single, 42,000 kyat double (high season)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 20,000–30,000 kyat excl. bed
- Mid
- 35,000–50,000 kyat excl. bed
- High
- 60,000 kyat+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × MMK 60,000 | MMK 60,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MMK 35,000 | MMK 70,000 |
| Motorbike hire (full day)2 × MMK 12,000 · check | MMK 24,000 |
| Bus Yangon → Dawei (one way)2 × MMK 15,500 · check | MMK 31,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × MMK 35,000 · check | MMK 70,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MMK 25,500 |
| Trip total≈ MMK 140,300 per person per day, bed included | MMK 280,500 |
2026 estimate in kyat; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | 15,000–30,000 kyat |
| Myanmar Beer (bottle) | 2,000–3,000 kyat |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | 5,000–7,000 kyat |
| Bus Yangon → Dawei (one way)check | 15,500 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon can flood low‑lying streets June‑Oct; check local forecasts.
- Flights may be cancelled without notice due to weather or low demand.
- Road to Sin Htauk Beach can be washed out in heavy rain; verify access.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 199
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My bed tonight
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A htae loTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other embassies in Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yangon → Dawei flight: ≈ 150,000–200,000 kyat; daily, may cancel
- Motorbike hire (full day): ≈ 8,000 kyat
Say or show
- Mingalaba — Hello (ming-ga-la-ba)
- Jie zu tin ba de — Thank you (jee zu tin ba de)
- Nay htae? — How much? (nay htae?)
- Saung htae lo? — Where is the beach? (saung htae lo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dawei. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon flooding)
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental for flexible beach trips.
- Consider a night at Paradise Beach for sunrise on the sand.
Sources
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