Weather in March in Myanmar (Burma)
Planning a journey to Myanmar (Burma) this March 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 March?
March in Myanmar (Burma) generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Kengtung to 39°C in Bago. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Bago and 14°C in Kengtung. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bagan with an average of 3.6 mm to moderate rainfall in Myeik with 98 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 290 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.For a closer look at March's conditions in Myanmar (Burma), see the map below. For a more detailed look at Myanmar (Burma)'s yearly weather, check out our Myanmar (Burma) climate page.
Where to go in Myanmar (Burma) in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Myanmar (Burma)?
Yangon
In March Yangon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mandalay
In March Mandalay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Bagan
In March Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Naypyidaw
In March Naypyidaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Pyin Oo Lwin
In March Pyin Oo Lwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Myanmar (Burma) due to the typically unpleasant weather in Yangon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly perfect weather in Yangon. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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