Best Time to Visit Mandalay: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Mandalay?

January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Mandalay get in January?

Mandalay averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.5/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Mandalay?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Mandalay in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Q: Is Mandalay good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Mandalay scores 9.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.5/10.

Q: When should you avoid Mandalay?

April is the most difficult month to visit Mandalay, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Mandalay?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Mandalay, January and December clearly stand out. April concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 January · 9.6 December · 9.4 February · 9.1 November · 6.2 ⚠️ April · 2.9

9.6

Jan

9.1

Feb

5.1

Mar

2.9

Apr

4.5

May

4.8

Jun

4.7

Jul

4.8

Aug

4.8

Sep

5.4

Oct

6.2

Nov

9.4

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Mandalay offers 3 comfortable months, with 1 months to avoid (April). The gap is sharp: 9.6 in January vs 2.9 in April.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

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How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 3 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	17°C	28°C	2%	0.5mm	10.0h	9.6/10	Best period
☀️ February →	19°C	31°C	2%	0.1mm	9.9h	9.1/10	Best period
🌥️ March →	22°C	36°C	3%	0.4mm	9.7h	5.1/10	Decent period
🌧️ April →	26°C	38°C	14%	1.6mm	9.7h	2.9/10	Tough conditions
🌥️ May →	27°C	35°C	32%	5.7mm	8.6h	4.5/10	Decent period
🌥️ June →	26°C	33°C	26%	5.6mm	6.9h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ July →	26°C	33°C	22%	6.5mm	5.9h	4.7/10	Decent period
🌥️ August →	26°C	32°C	33%	7.5mm	5.4h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ September →	25°C	32°C	39%	8.6mm	7.2h	4.8/10	Decent period
🌥️ October →	25°C	31°C	28%	7.0mm	7.2h	5.4/10	Decent period
⛅ November →	22°C	30°C	10%	2.0mm	9.0h	6.2/10	Decent period
☀️ December →	18°C	28°C	2%	0.3mm	9.0h	9.4/10	Best period

Best period

Best period

Decent period

Rain %14%

Rain %32%

Decent period

Rain %26%

Decent period

Rain %22%

Decent period

Rain %33%

Decent period

Rain %39%

Decent period

Rain %28%

Decent period

Rain %10%

Decent period

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Feb

Good transition

Mar · Nov

Tough period

Apr

🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

5.9 · Moderate

💧 Humidity feel

14°C · Pleasant

☔ Rain

2% · 0.5 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

10.0h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Mandalay

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Activities

Tours, tickets, experiences

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Myanmar

🗣️LanguageBirman

💶CurrencyKyat birman (K)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthApril · 38°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 39%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Mandalay ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate climate with a 9.6 → 2.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

21.97°N · 96.08°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Mandalay?

January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Mandalay get in January?

Mandalay averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.5/10.

What is the rainiest month in Mandalay?

April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Mandalay in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Mandalay good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Mandalay scores 9.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.5/10.

When should you avoid Mandalay?

April is the most difficult month to visit Mandalay, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.