The month in detail
What to expect in December
December is peak dry season in Myanmar. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
December is the best month of the year in Myanmar. Compared to November: 10 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
11.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 54
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Is December the right month?
December is actually the best month of the year in Myanmar. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Myanmar
🗣️LanguageBirman
💶CurrencyKyat birman (K)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 38°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 86%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Myanmar ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MyanmarTropical climate with a 6.3 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
16.87°N · 96.20°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Myanmar?
January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Myanmar get in January?
Myanmar averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Myanmar?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Myanmar in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Myanmar good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Myanmar scores 5.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.1/10.
When should you avoid Myanmar?
June is the most difficult month to visit Myanmar, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Myanmar in December?
The average UV index reaches 6 in December in Myanmar (high), with about 11.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.