Yangon, MyanmarQuick decision
When to visit Yangon?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–31°C in January
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (99%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Shwedagon PagodaNov–Feb — 99 m golden stupa, sunset views, dry season.
Colonial quarterNov–Feb — British architecture, Strand Hotel, Bogyoke Market.
Burmese cuisineYear-round — mohinga (soup), tea leaf salad, shan noodles.
BudgetNov–Feb — peak season but still affordable, guesthouses €15–20.
Monthly climate data
Yangon weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 20°C | 31°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🥵 March | 23°C | 36°C | 3% | 0.3 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 26°C | 38°C | 15% | 1.4 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 34°C | 68% | 7.9 | 11.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 30°C | 98% | 14.4 | 5.9h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 30°C | 99% | 16.5 | 4.9h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 98% | 16.6 | 4.9h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 98% | 15.0 | 7.5h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 31°C | 80% | 9.3 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 32°C | 30% | 2.7 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 22°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 36°C, 29% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 30°C, 98% rainy days, 5.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 69% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°C, 5% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 8% rainy days and 31°C. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 99% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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