Climate Insights for Yangon

The climate in Yangon is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2353mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 518mm of rainfall. Yangon 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 19°C.

Yangon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Yangon is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2353mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 196mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 518mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3mm. That's 515mm 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.

Yangon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Yangon, which began on March 20, 2026. Yangon 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yangon 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.