Myanmar · SummerMonth summary
Myanmar weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
98% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Myanmar in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Myanmar in August: 98% rain, 4.9h of sunshine. Better to wait for January.
By trip type
Myanmar in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Low season — 30°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists In the height of summer, Myanmar sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 98% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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, Myanmar averages 30°C, 98% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -90%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Myanmar in August
Is August a good time to visit Myanmar?
August is not recommended for Myanmar (score 4.5/10). With 98% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine, consider January (8.4/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Myanmar in August?
Yes, 98% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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