Myanmar · SpringMonth summary
Myanmar weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Myanmar in May?
⚠️ 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 May is possible but January offers a score of 8.4/10 vs 5.8.
By trip type
Myanmar in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Myanmar. Temperatures rise (34°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 68°F | 88°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 68°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🥵 March | 73°F | 97°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 79°F | 100°F | 15% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 93°F | 68% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 77°F | 86°F | 98% | 0.6in | 5.9h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 86°F | 99% | 0.6in | 4.9h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 98% | 0.7in | 4.9h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 98% | 0.6in | 7.5h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 88°F | 80% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 90°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 88°F | 5% | 0.0in | 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 May, Myanmar averages 93°F, 68% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -60%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Myanmar in May
Is May a good time to visit Myanmar?
May is an acceptable time for Myanmar (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Myanmar in May?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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