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Weather in August in Myanmar (Burma)

Planning a trip to Myanmar (Burma) this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Myanmar (Burma) in August?

August in Myanmar (Burma) generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Aungban at 27°C to very warm in Monywa at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Monywa and 20°C in Aungban. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Yangon.

For specific regional insights in Myanmar (Burma), refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bagan with an average of 158 mm to heavy rainfall in Hpa-an with 820 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 93 hours of sunlight in Yangon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Myanmar (Burma) climate page.

Where to go in Myanmar (Burma) in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Myanmar (Burma) on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma), check out our Myanmar (Burma)'s climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Myanmar (Burma)?

Yangon

In August Yangon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yangon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
77 hours 
501 mm 
31 days 
poor 
August August
32°C 
25°C 
93 hours 
494 mm 
30 days 
poor 
September   >> September
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
99 hours 
388 mm 
24 days 
poor 
Climate in Yangon

Mandalay

In August Mandalay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mandalay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
34°C 
26°C 
184 hours 
144 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
August August
33°C 
26°C 
171 hours 
206 mm 
11 days 
poor 
September   >> September
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
217 hours 
238 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Mandalay

Bagan

In August Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bagan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
34°C 
26°C 
122 mm 
19 days 
unpleasant 
August August
34°C 
26°C 
158 mm 
20 days 
unpleasant 
September   >> September
>>  
34°C 
25°C 
208 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Bagan

Naypyidaw

In August Naypyidaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Naypyidaw
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
31°C 
24°C 
325 mm 
23 days 
poor 
August August
31°C 
24°C 
313 mm 
24 days 
poor 
September   >> September
>>  
32°C 
24°C 
229 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Naypyidaw

Pyin Oo Lwin

In August Pyin Oo Lwin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pyin Oo Lwin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
30°C 
23°C 
184 hours 
215 mm 
15 days 
poor 
August August
30°C 
23°C 
171 hours 
288 mm 
17 days 
poor 
September   >> September
>>  
30°C 
22°C 
217 hours 
283 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Myanmar (Burma).

Is August the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Yangon, August may not be the ideal time to visit Myanmar (Burma).

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly perfect weather in Yangon. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Myanmar (Burma).

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Myanmar (Burma)? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Myanmar (Burma).

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