Yangon, Myanmar Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Yangon month by month
Yangon weather in January
January brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 67°F (20°C), about 2 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Yangon.
Yangon weather in February
February brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 1 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Yangon.
Yangon weather in March
March brings highs around 97°F (36°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 1 wet days.
Yangon weather in April
April brings highs around 99°F (37°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 4 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Yangon.
Yangon weather in May
May brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 20 wet days.
Yangon weather in June
June brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 29 wet days.
Yangon weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 31 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Yangon.
Yangon weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 31 wet days.
Yangon weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 28 wet days.
Yangon weather in October
October brings highs around 87°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 24 wet days.
Yangon weather in November
November brings highs around 89°F (31°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 9 wet days.
Yangon weather in December
December brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 2 wet days.
Seasons in Yangon
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Yangon
The best time to visit Yangon is generally November to April, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 92°F (33°C).
Pack for Yangon with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - April nights average 78°F (25°C).
Yangon temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.