Yangon Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Yangon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2452 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Yangon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Yangon enjoys an average of 2452 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Yangon

July, Yangon’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yangon Precipitation page.