The month in detail
What to expect in August
August falls in the wet season in Yangon. Showers are often brief but intense. With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
August ranks 11 out of 12 months in Yangon. Compared to July: +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
25°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 19
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Yangon is January (6.5/10), 2.3 pts higher than August.
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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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Other destinations in August
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Location
Where is Yangon ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MyanmarTropical climate with a 6.5 → 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 Yangon?
January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Yangon get in January?
Yangon averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Yangon?
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 Yangon in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Yangon good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Yangon scores 6.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.3/10.
When should you avoid Yangon?
June is the most difficult month to visit Yangon, 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 Yangon in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Yangon (high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.