Weather in May in Myanmar (Burma)
Thinking about venturing to Myanmar (Burma) this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Myanmar (Burma) in May?
May in Myanmar (Burma) generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ywama at 30°C to very warm in Monywa at 38°C. At night it cools down to 27°C in Monywa and 20°C in Ywama. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bagan with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in Myeik with 424 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 181 hours of sunlight anticipated in Yangon. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Myanmar (Burma) for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Myanmar (Burma) climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Myanmar (Burma)?
Yangon
In May Yangon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mandalay
In May Mandalay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bagan
In May Bagan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Naypyidaw
In May Naypyidaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pyin Oo Lwin
In May Pyin Oo Lwin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Myanmar (Burma) with often poor 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 months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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