Yangon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Yangon has a tropical monsoon climate with very wet summers due to the southwest monsoon which starts from mid-May and lasts until mid-October. From mid-October, the amount of precipitation decreases significantly.
The temperature can rise considerably during winter to an average of almost 37°C in the hottest month April.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Yangon experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 39°C in April to a very warm 32°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Yangon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2447 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Yangon shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 501 mm of precipitation over 31 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.5 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Yangon Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Yangon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Yangon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Yangon in Myanmar (Burma)
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Yangon occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 501 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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