Climate Insights for Yangon

Kamayut District, Myanmar

Hottest
April
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
July
531 mm rain20.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yangon is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,428 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 531 mm 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.The climate in Yangon is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 95.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 20.9 in 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 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°FebMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 23°AprMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°MayMax: 35°Average: 31°Min: 27°JunMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 87°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°F
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Yangon sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 99°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmMayPrecipitation: 245mmJunPrecipitation: 455mmJulPrecipitation: 531mmAugPrecipitation: 506mmSepPrecipitation: 378mmOctPrecipitation: 199mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 9.6inJunPrecipitation: 17.9inJulPrecipitation: 20.9inAugPrecipitation: 19.9inSepPrecipitation: 14.9inOctPrecipitation: 7.8inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Yangon is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,428 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 202 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 531 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3 mm. That's 528 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.Yangon is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 20.9 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 20.8 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Yangon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Yangon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 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
19 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
37 °C98 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
37 °C99 °F
9 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
245 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
455 mm17.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
531 mm20.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
506 mm19.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
378 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in