Yangon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (99°F) in the hottest month April.
Monthly Temperature in Yangon
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 (102°F) in April to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in April to around 19°C (66°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Yangon
Yangon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2447 mm (96 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Yangon shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 501 mm (20 in) of precipitation over 31 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.5 mm (0.1 in) 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 Hours in Yangon
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Yangon by Month
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
Yangon 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Yangon
Yangon experiences warm temperatures from 32°C (90°F) to 39°C (102°F) throughout the year. The dry season during January, February, March, April, November and December offers the best weather for visitors, with minimal rainfall and comfortable conditions. These seasonal patterns make it easy to time your visit with the best weather conditions.Note that May, June, July, August, September and October constitute the wet season, bringing characteristic heavy rains. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
