Best Time to Visit Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Yangon for sunny, dry weather is December–April — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25°C / 77°F in January to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 560 mm / 22 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Yangon's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C77°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.6°C83.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.5°C86.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yangon?
The best time to visit Yangon for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 30.5°C / 86.9°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yangon's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Yangon?
The rainy season at Yangon, Yangon runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 193 mm / 7.6 in. The wettest single month is August (560 mm / 22 in).
What is the driest month in Yangon?
The driest month in Yangon is January, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25°C / 77°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Yangon?
The least comfortable months for travel to Yangon — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 560 mm / 22 in in August, and the coldest month averages 25°C / 77°F.
Is Yangon climate different from Myanmar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Yangon figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Myanmar figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Yangon specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.