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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

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

Data from: Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma) (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma) (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Yangon

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 18°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
32°C | 19°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
32°C | 20°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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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:
  • When is the rainy season in Yangon?
    Rainy season in Yangon occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Yangon have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Yangon?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 39°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Yangon?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yangon?
    July tops the wettest month list with 501 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yangon?
    February is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Yangon?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

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