Climate Insights for Nay Pyi Taw

Pyinmana District, Naypyitaw Union Territory, Myanmar

Hottest
April
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
July
321 mm rain12.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nay Pyi Taw is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,478 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 321 mm of rainfall. Nay Pyi Taw is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Nay Pyi Taw is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 58.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 12.6 in of rainfall. Nay Pyi Taw is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 35°Average: 24°Min: 16°MarMax: 38°Average: 29°Min: 21°AprMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 25°MayMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 26°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°DecMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 76°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 101°FAverage: 84°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 103°FAverage: 88°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 98°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Nay Pyi Taw vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nay Pyi Taw vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 72°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 157mmJunPrecipitation: 282mmJulPrecipitation: 321mmAugPrecipitation: 315mmSepPrecipitation: 195mmOctPrecipitation: 106mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 6.2inJunPrecipitation: 11.1inJulPrecipitation: 12.6inAugPrecipitation: 12.4inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Nay Pyi Taw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,478 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 321 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3 mm. That's 317 mm less than July, 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.Nay Pyi Taw is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.1 in. That's 12.5 in less than July, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Nay Pyi Taw is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Nay Pyi Taw is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar29°84°F
Apr31°88°F
May30°86°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec24°74°F

The best time to visit Nay Pyi Taw is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nay Pyi Taw is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 103°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C59 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
35 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
38 °C101 °F
6 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
39 °C103 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
37 °C98 °F
8 km/h5 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
321 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
315 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in