Mandalay, MyanmarQuick decision
When to visit Mandalay?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–82°F in January
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (79%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Royal palace & hillOct–Feb — panoramic views, teak monasteries, Kuthodaw Pagoda.
U Bein BridgeYear-round — world's longest teak bridge, sunset views.
Bagan templesOct–Feb — 2,000+ temples, sunrise balloon ride, UNESCO site.
Mandalay cuisineYear-round — meeshay, tohu thoke, Myanmar beer.
Monthly climate data
Mandalay weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 63°F | 82°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 66°F | 88°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.5/10 |
| 🥵 March | 72°F | 97°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 79°F | 100°F | 16% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 81°F | 95°F | 47% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 91°F | 71% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 91°F | 79% | 0.3in | 9.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 79°F | 90°F | 82% | 0.3in | 9.4h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 90°F | 82% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 77°F | 88°F | 67% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 86°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 64°F | 82°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 36°F, 22% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 33°F, 77% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 31°F, 56% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 5% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 6% rainy days and 28°F. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 79% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 9.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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