Best Time to Visit Myanmar (Climate Chart and Table)

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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Myanmar. We created climate tables and charts for the locations of Rangoon, Mandalay und Myitkyina. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.

Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Myanmar for your holiday.

Climate Overview

10 °C to 38 °C

26 °C to 29 °C

0.08 – 23.7 in

Average Annual Temperature is between 23.9 °C (Myitkyina) and 27.5 °C (Rangoon)

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Geographical location

Myanmar is a state in Southeast Asia bordering the People’s Republic of China, Laos, Thailand, India and the Indian Ocean. In the south of Myanmar is the archipelago of Mergui.

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, often also called Burma or Burma, has about 51 million inhabitants on an area of 420000 square miles.

The country’s largest city – Rangoon – was for a long time also the capital of Myanmar, but the government is now based in Naypyidaw. Another metropolitan region in Burma is the city of Mandalay in the centre.

The Shan Highlands with elevations of up to 2500 meters extend to the east, the Arakan Joma Mountains behind the swamps along the southwest coast even have mountains up to 3000 meters high. On the border between Myanmar, India and China lies Hkakabo Razi, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia at 5881 metres. A sunken mountain landscape off the coast has created around 800 islands.

The journey to Myanmar is usually via Bangkok. The necessary visa must be applied for in advance. Many online service providers also provide the Myanmar visa very conveniently, but comparatively expensive.

Climate in Myanmar

Myanmar is for the most part under the influence of the Indian monsoon. As a result, there is a tropical climate with only three seasons, which are caused by the change of monsoon winds. The north-eastern part of the country, however, is not directly influenced by the monsoon. A subtropical climate prevails there.

In the months from November to February a dry and cool climate is common, as the north-east monsoon blows from the dry and cool Central Asia. During this period it is mostly very sunny in the whole of Myanmar, but not completely free of precipitation. In March and April it gets very hot, from May to the end of October it is rainy season in Myanmar.

During this time, the southwest monsoon blows from the Bay of Bengal, which brings high humidity and moderate temperatures. The western flanks of the mountains get plenty of precipitation, which can lead to snow cover at altitudes above 2000 m. Tropical cyclones can occur in the summer months.

In the plateaus in the east and north of the country, as well as on the coast, there is comparatively high rainfall. In the former capital Rangoon, up to 0.08 in of rain fall in the rainy season, in Moulmein even up to 0.16 in annually. Less precipitation falls in the lowlands inland. Mandalay with 33.07 in per year and the northern Irawadi basin with 15.75 in receive comparatively little precipitation.

Beach Vacation in February

Ko Samui

28 °C

30 °C

1.3 in

Maldives

27 °C

30 °C

1.97 in

Punta Cana

26 °C

28 °C

2.13 in

Jamaica

26 °C

28 °C

2.52 in

Curaçao

25 °C

29 °C

1.1 in

Oman

25 °C

28 °C

0.63 in

Dubai

21 °C

25 °C

1.42 in

Diani Beach

29 °C

33 °C

0.51 in

Zanzibar

29 °C

32 °C

2.2 in

Thailand

28 °C

33 °C

1.02 in

Cuba

27 °C

28 °C

1.34 in

Best Time to Visit Myanmar: Overview

JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Myanmar	FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Myanmar	MarchMar Good time to traveltime but very hot	AprilApr Good time to traveltime but very hot	MayMay Suitable time to traveltime very hot und wet	JuneJun Rainy Season mostly sticky and hot, rather unpleasant weather
JulyJul Rainy Season mostly sticky and hot, rather unpleasant weather	AugustAug Rainy Season mostly sticky and hot, very wet	SeptemberSep Rainy Season mostly sticky and hot, rather unpleasant weather	OctoberOct End of MonsunzeitMonsunz. up to 8.5 in of rainof rain	NovemberNov Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Myanmar	DecemberDec Best time to traveltime Dry Season, PerfectPerf. climate in Myanmar

When to travel to Myanmar?

The best time to visit Myanmar is between the end of October and the end of February, as you will now find pleasant temperatures and little rainfall throughout Burma. For a trip to the Hillstations or the Rakhine Coast in northwestern Myanmar, we can also recommend the month of March to May.

In principle, the months of March and April are very dry, but in many parts of Myanmar they are already unbearably hot and therefore difficult to travel. A trip from May to October is not recommended, as heavy rainfall can occur daily during the rainy season in Burma and the air is unpleasantly humid.

Best Time to Visit the Regions

Find the best time to visit the regions (Myanmar) in the following overview.

Location	Best Time to Travel
Rangoon	January, February, November, and December
Mandalay	January, February, November, and December
Myitkyina	January, February, March, November, and December

Climate Charts Myanmar

In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.

Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.

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Rangoon

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Mandalay

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Myitkyina

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Day Temperatures

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Average Temperatures

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Precipitation

Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia

Climate Tables Myanmar

In the following, you will find some climate tables for Myanmar, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.

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Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Rangoon (Myanmar)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	32°	35°	36°	37°	33°	30°	30°	30°	30°	32°	32°	32°
Night Temperature	18°	19°	22°	24°	25°	25°	24°	24°	24°	24°	22°	19°
Water Temperature	26°	26°	28°	28°	29°	29°	28°	28°	28°	28°	27°	27°
Precipitation (inch)	0.2	0.08	0.28	0.59	11.93	21.54	22.01	23.7	14.49	8.11	2.36	0.28
Hours of Sunshine	9	9	9	9	6	4	3	3	5	7	10	9

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Rangoon is 27.5 °C.

For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C

Warmest month: April (30.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (25 °C)

The maximum water temperature in Rangoon is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.

Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
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Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 105.55 inch

For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in

Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, June, July, August, September, and October
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 101.77 in

You cannot expect snow in any month in Rangoon.

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, November is the sunniest month with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Temperatures, Precipitation in Mandalay (Myanmar)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	28°	31°	36°	38°	37°	34°	34°	33°	33°	32°	29°	27°
Night Temperature	13°	15°	19°	25°	26°	26°	26°	25°	25°	23°	19°	14°
Precipitation (inch)	0.16	0.08	0.2	1.3	5.2	4.76	3.82	4.69	5.87	5.39	1.38	0.24

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Mandalay is 27.2 °C.

Warmest month: April (31.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (20.5 °C)

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 33.07 inch

There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).

You cannot expect snow in any month in Mandalay.

Temperatures, Precipitation in Myitkyina (Myanmar)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day Temperature	24°	25°	30°	32°	33°	31°	31°	31°	31°	30°	27°	24°
Night Temperature	10°	13°	16°	20°	22°	24°	24°	24°	24°	21°	16°	11°
Precipitation (inch)	0.39	0.91	0.91	1.81	6.3	18.94	18.74	17.05	10.08	7.2	1.54	0.47

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Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Myitkyina is 23.9 °C.

Warmest month: May (27.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (17 °C)

Precipitation

Overall annual precipitation: 84.33 inch

Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): June, July, August, September, and October
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 72.01 in

You cannot expect snow in any month in Myitkyina.

Highlights and Attractions

Myanmar offers a wide range of sights. The largest and probably most valuable stupa in the world can be visited in the former capital Rangoon. Other highlights in Burma are the more than 2000 sacral buildings from four centuries in Bagan, the Golden Rock near Kyaikto in Mon State, the city of Mandalay and Lake Inle with its floating gardens.

In Mandalay there is the second heaviest free-hanging and ringable bell in the world. The beautiful beach of Ngapali is located in western Rakhaing State and is one of the most popular destinations in Myanmar. Until a few years ago, Myanmar did not have any ATMs or the possibility of paying by card. This is slowly changing as the number of tourists increases, but we strongly recommend a cash reserve.

Popular Activities

Mandalay: Sagaing, Innwa, and Amarapura Sightseeing Tour

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Visit the great ancient cities of Myanmar in Mandalay. These ancient cities are a must-visit when sightseeing due to their immensely interesting cultural heritage and lifestyle.

Mandalay: Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, and Innwa/Ava Tour

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from 95 $ »

Visit the ancient cities of Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, and Innwa/Ava. Each of these places is an exciting destination for visitors, allowing you to explore ancient cultures, ancient building techniques, and beautiful scenery.

Mandalay: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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See Mandalay’s major landmarks on a full-day sightseeing tour. From ancient structures to panoramic views, visit the city’s stunning pagodas, monasteries, palace complex, and more.

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Full Day Excursion to Monywa from Mandalay | From Mandalay: Full Day Excursion To Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) | Mandalay: Full-Day Mandalay Culture Tour | From Mandalay: Full Day Trip to Sagaing, Inwa, Amarapura | Mandalay: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | From Mandalay: Private Transfer to Bagan |

Current Weather and Forecast

Current Weather in Rangoon (Station Chaungbo)

clear sky, 23.1 °C

Clouds: 6 % Wind: 4 mph NW
Air Pressure: 1009 hPa Humidity: 51 %

Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 10:12 pm

The next days …

9th Feb 2023	10th Feb 2023	11th Feb 2023	12th Feb 2023	13th Feb 2023	14th Feb 2023
18 °C to 33 °C	19 °C to 34 °C	19 °C to 34 °C	18 °C to 33 °C	20 °C to 32 °C	20 °C to 32 °C
18 °C to 33 °C	19 °C to 34 °C	19 °C to 34 °C	18 °C to 33 °C	20 °C to 32 °C	20 °C to 32 °C
Clouds: 29 %	Clouds: 67 %	Clouds: 27 %	Clouds: 7 %	Clouds: 6 %	Clouds: 34 %
No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation	No Precipitation

Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)

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Hottest Month

April: 38 °C
Day Temperature in Mandalay

Coldest Month

January: 10 °C
Night Temperature in Myitkyina

Rainiest Month

August: 23.7 in
Rain in Rangoon

Driest Month

February: 0.08 in
Rain in Rangoon

Maximum Water Temperature

May: 29 °C
Water Temperature in Rangoon

Sunniest Month

November: 9.5 hours/day
Sunshine in Rangoon

Distances to Myanmar

	London	New York	Los Angeles
Rangoon	5600 mi	8440 mi	8270 mi
Mandalay	5300 mi	8070 mi	7960 mi
Myitkyina	5170 mi	7840 mi	7710 mi

Where’s Myanmar?

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Myanmar: Experiences of our Visitors

There are 5 reviews for Myanmar holiday already. Average rating is 5 of 5 stars.

Thomas, 64 years old was there in March

Muggy in Yangon, dry and dusty in Bagan, changeable in Mandalay, dry at Lake Inle, but very cool at night, pleasantly warm breeze at Ngapali-Beach

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Karin, 73 years old was there in January

We had sun every day, in Hispaw and at the Inlle lake it was cold, at night around 7°. the sun at day allowed easier clothing. In the south we had then for the last % Tge around the 30°.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Franz, 65 years old was there in January

Dream weather – 4 weeks no rain-cold nights and wonderfully warm sunny days, at the sea even for swimming

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Achim, 57 years old was there in March

March is outside the rainy season, it is subtropically warm in almost all regions of Myanmar. Only in the plains in the middle of the country it can get rather dry and quite hot with 40 degrees.

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Vivienne, 60 years old was there in December

not too hot, pleasantly warm and dry climate, no tropical rainfall

Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent

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