Climate of Yangon, Myanmar
Area-weighted average across Yangon. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Yangon, a subdivision of Myanmar, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 583 mm / 23 in depending on the season (2724 mm / 107.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.7°C78.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.5°C86.9°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.3°C84.7°F | 311 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 545 mm21.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 574 mm22.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 583 mm23″ | Tropical |
| September | 27°C80.6°F | 401 mm15.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yangon?
The best months to visit Yangon, Myanmar for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 30.5°C / 86.9°F, and the driest is February with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Yangon?
Yangon, Myanmar has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2724 mm / 107.2 in, with the wettest month being August (583 mm / 23 in) and the driest February (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Yangon?
The hottest month in Yangon is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.5°C / 86.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Yangon?
The coldest month in Yangon is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in Yangon?
The wettest month in Yangon is August, averaging about 583 mm / 23 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.