Mandalay, MyanmarQuick decision
When to visit Mandalay?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (79%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Royal palace & hillOct–Feb — panoramic views, teak monasteries, Kuthodaw Pagoda.
U Bein BridgeYear-round — world's longest teak bridge, sunset views.
Bagan templesOct–Feb — 2,000+ temples, sunrise balloon ride, UNESCO site.
Mandalay cuisineYear-round — meeshay, tohu thoke, Myanmar beer.
Monthly climate data
Mandalay weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 17°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.5 | 10.6h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 19°C | 31°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 March | 22°C | 36°C | 4% | 0.4 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 26°C | 38°C | 16% | 1.6 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 27°C | 35°C | 47% | 5.7 | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 33°C | 71% | 5.6 | 10.7h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 33°C | 79% | 6.5 | 9.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 26°C | 32°C | 82% | 7.5 | 9.4h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 32°C | 82% | 8.6 | 10.0h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 31°C | 67% | 7.0 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 30°C | 19% | 2.0 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 28°C | 7% | 0.3 | 10.7h | 9.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 36°C, 22% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 33°C, 77% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 31°C, 56% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 5% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 6% rainy days and 28°C. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 79% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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