Myanmar (Burma) · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Yangon are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Yangon sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 38°C, and its coolest in August (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2841mm — July is typically the wettest month (~625mm) and February the driest (~3mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° / 17°C | 5mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 35° / 18°C | 3mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 37° / 21°C | 15mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 38° / 24°C | 38mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 35° / 24°C | 334mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 31° / 23°C | 554mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 31° / 23°C | 625mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 30° / 23°C | 562mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 23°C | 427mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 33° / 23°C | 217mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 34° / 21°C | 53mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 33° / 18°C | 9mm | 👍 Good |
January in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
February in Yangon is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 3mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
March in Yangon is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 37°C (98°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
April in Yangon is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
May in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 334mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 554mm of precipitation spread over about 26 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 625mm of precipitation spread over about 27 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 562mm of precipitation spread over about 27 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 427mm of precipitation spread over about 21 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 217mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 53mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
December in Yangon is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 9mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle