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Weather in January in Myanmar (Burma)

Planning a journey to Myanmar (Burma) this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

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

The weather in Myanmar (Burma) in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kengtung at 25°C to very warm in Hpa-an at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Hpa-an and 10°C in Kengtung. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yangon (Rangoon) with an average of 4.6 mm to moderate rainfall in Kawthoung with 45 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Yangon enjoys approximately 301 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Myanmar (Burma) in January, 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 January

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Yangon

In January Yangon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
33°C 
21°C 
288 hours 
5.7 mm 
a single day 
34°C 
19°C 
301 hours 
4.9 mm 
0 days 
36°C 
20°C 
270 hours 
2.5 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Yangon

Mandalay

In January Mandalay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
17°C 
282 hours 
13 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
15°C 
307 hours 
9.7 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
17°C 
282 hours 
4.9 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Mandalay

Bagan

In January Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
30°C 
18°C 
7.9 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
16°C 
6.6 mm 
a single day 
34°C 
18°C 
0.9 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Bagan

Naypyidaw

In January Naypyidaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
31°C 
17°C 
10 mm 
a single day 
32°C 
15°C 
9.9 mm 
a single day 
35°C 
16°C 
3.2 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Naypyidaw

Pyin Oo Lwin

In January Pyin Oo Lwin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
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27°C 
13°C 
282 hours 
18 mm 
a single day 
27°C 
12°C 
307 hours 
12 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
14°C 
282 hours 
9.2 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin

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

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Myanmar (Burma) with overall pleasant weather in Yangon.

On average, the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma) is in December with generally perfect weather in Yangon. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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