The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Yangon. Temperatures drop (88°F) and rain returns (45% of days). Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
October ranks 6 out of 12 months in Yangon. Compared to September: +2°F daytime, 26 pts fewer rainy days, +3.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Yangon is January (6.5/10), 1.5 pt higher than October.
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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 · 100°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 86%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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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 88°F highs, 68°F 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 68°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Yangon good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Yangon scores 6.0/10 on average — Acceptable 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 October?
The average UV index reaches 7 in October in Yangon (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.