Sittwe sits in Myanmar’s low-lying delta and coastal regions along the Bay of Bengal, where the southwest monsoon from roughly May through October brings the vast majority of the country’s rainfall, and cyclones occasionally make landfall with devastating force.
On Rakhine State’s Bay of Bengal coast, the city faces direct exposure to both monsoon rainfall and the region’s cyclone risk. Cyclone Nargis, which struck the Ayeyarwady Delta in 2008 and killed well over 100,000 people, remains the defining disaster for how catastrophic a direct cyclone strike combined with storm surge can be on this low-lying coast, and radar tracking of approaching systems is essential given how little warning time the flat delta terrain allows. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Sittwe right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Sittwe, Rakhine State in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Sittwe, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Sittwe rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Sittwe?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Rakhine State are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Sittwe or pass by.
Is this Sittwe rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.