Climate Insights for Mandalay

The climate in Mandalay is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1350mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 250mm of rainfall. Mandalay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperatures in Mandalay vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Mandalay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1350mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 250mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 248mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Mandalay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mandalay, which began on March 20, 2026. Mandalay is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Mandalay is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mandalay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.