When to go to Myanmar?

Burma (or Myanmar) has a climate of the tropical variety, with not two but three distinct seasons; the dry season from November to February, the hot season from March to May – with maximum temperatures which can reach 35°C, and finally the monsoon season between June and October.

The climate of Burma can be split into three main seasons.
The wet season or monsoon, which goes from June to October, is to be avoided if you are considering a stay in Burma. During this season, the wet weather is ever present and the sunshine is rather rare. The rain can be very fierce, especially in the northern part of the country. During this season, maximum temperatures come close to 30°C during the day. Along the coasts, there is an increased risk of cyclones.
After the rain, make way for the “cool” or “dry” season from November to February. The rain finally stops to make way for drier, sunnier weather. Temperatures vary between 18°C and 33°C. Remember to take jumpers as it is rather cool towards the ends of the evenings. It is the best season for a trip to Burma.
The hot season from March to May is a time when the temperatures are especially high, with maximums which can reach 37°C. The heat is hard to bear and this is why this season is not recommended for visiting the country.
If you are thinking of swimming, you should know that the sea temperature is warm all year round with little difference in temperature. It varies from 27°C in January during the cool season to 30°C in May, which means that it is very warm for swimming in.

To visit Burma, we recommend you go during what’s known as the “cool” season between November and February. You will be able to enjoy rather dry and sunny weather, ideal for exploring the country. You will then avoid the heavy rain which occurs during the monsoon, as well as the strong heat from March to May.

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Temperatures Yangon

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature18°19°22°24°24°24°23°23°23°23°22°18°
Max temperature33°35°37°37°34°31°30°30°31°33°33°33°
Sea temperature27°27°28°29°30°29°28°28°28°29°29°28°

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Rainfall Yangon


Weather Yangon

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The weather month by month in Myanmar

Weather Yangon in January

18 to 33°
Sea: 27 °

25 d/month
4 d/month
1 day
1 day

In January, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 2 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in February

19 to 35°
Sea: 27 °

26 d/month
2 d/month

In February, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 35 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 5 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in March

22 to 37°
Sea: 28 °

27 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In March, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 37 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 8 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in April

24 to 37°
Sea: 29 °

25 d/month
3 d/month
1 day
1 day

In April, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 37 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 50 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in May

24 to 34°
Sea: 30 °

10 d/month
9 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month

In May, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 310 inches, for 15 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in June

24 to 31°
Sea: 29 °

15 d/month
13 d/month
1 day
1 day

In June, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 485 inches, for 3 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in July

23 to 30°
Sea: 28 °

15 d/month
15 d/month
1 day

In July, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 580 inches, for 1 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in August

23 to 30°
Sea: 28 °

19 d/month
12 d/month

In August, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 530 inches, for 0 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in September

23 to 31°
Sea: 28 °

17 d/month
11 d/month
1 day
1 day

In September, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 395 inches, for 3 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in October

23 to 33°
Sea: 29 °

14 d/month
8 d/month
7 d/month
2 d/month

In October, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 180 inches, for 10 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in November

22 to 33°
Sea: 29 °

18 d/month
6 d/month
5 d/month
1 day

In November, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 70 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Yangon in December

18 to 33°
Sea: 28 °

22 d/month
7 d/month
1 day
1 day

In December, in Yangon, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 10 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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