Yangon · WinterMonth summary
Yangon weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Yangon in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.9h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.4/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Yangon in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Yangon enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 December, Yangon averages 31°C, 5% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Yangon in December
Is December a good time to visit Yangon?
December is an excellent time to visit Yangon (score 8.4/10). With 31°C, 10.9h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Yangon in December?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.9h/day.
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