Weather & climate · Rangoon
Best Time to Visit Myanmar
November to January
The best time to visit Myanmar is November to January, when daytime highs in Rangoon are around 31–33°C. February and October are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (18°C at night), and July the wettest with about 280 mm of rain.
39°C
Warmest: April
18°C
Coldest nights: January
1235 mm
Rain per year
280 mm
Wettest: July
Myanmar weather by month
- Jan33°C18°C8 mm
- Feb36°C19°C1 mm
- Mar38°C22°C16 mm
- Apr39°C26°C24 mm
- May35°C26°C127 mm
- Jun32°C25°C225 mm
- Jul30°C25°C280 mm
- Aug30°C24°C246 mm
- Sep30°C24°C164 mm
- Oct31°C24°C117 mm
- Nov32°C22°C20 mm
- Dec31°C19°C7 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 57% | 34% | Best time |
| February | 36°C | 19°C | 1 mm | 46% | 29% | Good |
| March | 38°C | 22°C | 16 mm | 47% | 32% | Very hot |
| April | 39°C | 26°C | 24 mm | 50% | 39% | Very hot |
| May | 35°C | 26°C | 127 mm | 67% | 82% | Very hot |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 225 mm | 80% | 96% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 280 mm | 84% | 97% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 246 mm | 85% | 97% | Rainy |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 164 mm | 84% | 92% | Rainy |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 117 mm | 80% | 71% | Good |
| November | 32°C | 22°C | 20 mm | 73% | 44% | Best time |
| December | 31°C | 19°C | 7 mm | 66% | 37% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Rangoon (16.8, 96.17). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Myanmar have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Myanmar?
November to January. The best time to visit Myanmar is November to January, when daytime highs in Rangoon are around 31–33°C. February and October are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (18°C at night), and July the wettest with about 280 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Myanmar?
April, with average highs of 39°C in Rangoon.
What is the coldest month in Myanmar?
January, when nights drop to about 18°C and days reach 33°C.
What is the rainiest month in Myanmar?
July with about 280 mm; February is the driest (1 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Myanmar?
June is the least comfortable month on average: 32°C by day and 225 mm of rain.
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