Yangon, Myanmar Weather
Yangon hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 77°F (25°C) is about 8°F (4°C) below the typical August high of 85°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Yangon weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Yangon looks light rain shower, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 75°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Yangon 14-day forecast
About the weather in Yangon
Yangon has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 87°F (31°C) in January to around 99°F (37°C) in April, and the city records roughly 182 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Yangon weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 99°F (37°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Record high: 105°F (41°C) · Record low: 58°F (14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 99°F (37°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 87°F (31°C) and lows around 67°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 105°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 58°F (14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 19.7 inches (501 mm) of rain over 31 days, while February is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Yangon turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 96°F (36°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Yangon is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 91 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Yangon is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 61 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Yangon brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 69°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Yangon by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 67° | 2 | 0.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 66% |
| February | 92° | 68° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 60% |
| March | 97° | 73° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 61% |
| April | 99° | 78° | 4 | 1.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 64% |
| May | 94° | 79° | 20 | 9.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 74% |
| June | 86° | 77° | 29 | 16.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 89% |
| July | 85° | 76° | 31 | 19.7 in | 5.4 h/day | 90% |
| August | 85° | 76° | 31 | 19.7 in | 5.1 h/day | 90% |
| September | 86° | 76° | 28 | 15.7 in | 6.8 h/day | 89% |
| October | 87° | 76° | 24 | 10.9 in | 8.7 h/day | 87% |
| November | 89° | 75° | 9 | 2.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 80% |
| December | 88° | 71° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.7 h/day | 71% |