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Mandalay weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
82% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mandalay in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 82% rain risk and 9.4h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Mandalay in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Mandalay sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 82% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Mandalay averages 32°C, 82% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -76%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mandalay in August
Is August a good time to visit Mandalay?
August is an acceptable time for Mandalay (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (9.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Mandalay in August?
Yes, 82% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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