Weather in February in Myanmar (Burma)
Considering a trip to Myanmar (Burma) this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Myanmar (Burma) in February?
The weather in Myanmar (Burma) in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Kengtung at 27°C to very hot in Hpa-an at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hpa-an and 11°C in Kengtung. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ngwesaung with an average of 0.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Myeik with 39 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Yangon, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Yangon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Myanmar (Burma) in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Myanmar (Burma) climate page.
Where to go in Myanmar (Burma) in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Myanmar (Burma)?
Yangon
In February Yangon generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mandalay
In February Mandalay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bagan
In February Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Naypyidaw
In February Naypyidaw generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Pyin Oo Lwin
In February Pyin Oo Lwin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Yangon, February 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. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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