Myanmar (Burma) weather in January
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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