Myanmar (Burma) weather in May

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Myanmar (Burma) in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Myanmar (Burma) on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Myanmar (Burma)

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

Average weather in 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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
39°C 
26°C 
292 hours 
43 mm 
3 days 
poor 
36°C 
27°C 
181 hours 
281 mm 
17 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
80 hours 
485 mm 
28 days 
poor 
Climate in Yangon

Average weather in 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.

Mandalay
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
<<   April April
<<  
39°C 
25°C 
289 hours 
29 mm 
3 days 
37°C 
26°C 
266 hours 
163 mm 
10 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
26°C 
207 hours 
151 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Mandalay

Average weather in 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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
40°C 
26°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
38°C 
27°C 
112 mm 
12 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
35°C 
26°C 
124 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Bagan

Average weather in 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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
40°C 
25°C 
26 mm 
3 days 
37°C 
25°C 
170 mm 
14 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
308 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Naypyidaw

Average weather in 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.

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
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
35°C 
22°C 
289 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
23°C 
266 hours 
171 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
23°C 
207 hours 
207 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin

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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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