Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar (Burma) Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Myanmar (Burma) in August.

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

What to Expect 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 (81°F) to very warm in Monywa at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Monywa and 20°C (68°F) 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 (6.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Hpa-an with 820 mm (32 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during August. Yangon receives roughly 93 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Myanmar (Burma) in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Myanmar (Burma)

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

Temperature range in Myanmar (Burma) (August)

Precipitation variation in Myanmar (Burma) (August)

Yangon

In August Yangon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
93 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
501 mm (20 in)
494 mm (19 in)
388 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
31 days
30 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yangon →

Mandalay

In August Mandalay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
171 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Mandalay →

Bagan

In August Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bagan →

Naypyidaw

In August Naypyidaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
325 mm (13 in)
313 mm (12 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Naypyidaw →

Pyin Oo Lwin

In August Pyin Oo Lwin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
171 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
288 mm (11 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Myanmar (Burma) in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yangon 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 494 mm (19 in)
Mandalay 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Nyaung Shwe 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Bagan 34°C (93°F) 26°C (79°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Pyin Oo Lwin 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 288 mm (11 in)
Ngapali 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 811 mm (32 in)

Myanmar (Burma) weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Myanmar (Burma) in August. The popular destination of Yangon averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Myanmar (Burma) in August?

In Yangon, the average daytime high in August is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Myanmar (Burma) get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Yangon records an average of 494 mm (19 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Myanmar (Burma).

Is August a Good 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 tolerable weather in Yangon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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