Yangon · SummerMonth summary
Yangon weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
98% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Yangon in August?
⚠️ 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: August brings a challenging climate (4.5/10). January offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Yangon in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Yangon sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 98% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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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 August, Yangon averages 86°F, 98% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -90%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Yangon in August
Is August a good time to visit Yangon?
August is not recommended for Yangon (score 4.5/10). With 98% rainy days and 4.9h of sunshine, consider January (8.4/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Yangon in August?
Yes, 98% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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