Yangon Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
The climate in Yangon experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Yangon.
Relative humidity over 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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