Yangon (Rangoon) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma). Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Yangon (Rangoon) experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2405 mm (95 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Yangon (Rangoon) can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 499 mm (20 in) of precipitation over 31 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 77 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Yangon (Rangoon) Temperature page.

Yangon (Rangoon)'s average annual precipitation is 2405 mm (95 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm (18 in) of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Yangon (Rangoon)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Yangon (Rangoon) Climate page.