Mandalay · WinterMonth summary
Mandalay weather in December
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mandalay in December?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Mandalay in December ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Mandalay in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Mandalay enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Mandalay.
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| 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 December, Mandalay averages 28°C, 7% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mandalay in December
Is December a good time to visit Mandalay?
December is an excellent time to visit Mandalay (score 9.2/10). With 28°C, 10.7h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mandalay in December?
With 28°C and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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