Yangon Weather & Climate
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Nestled in Myanmar’s southern part, at the convergence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers, 25 miles (40 km) north away from the Gulf of Martaban of the Andaman Sea. Yangon, the former Capital city of Myanmar, is the largest city in Myanmar, the industrial and commercial center of the country, and the gateway city to almost Myanmar holiday packages.
Yangon weather & climate characterized by a strong monsoon-influenced climate with a considerable amount of sunshine, a high rate of rainfall, and high level of humidity. The Yangon’s weather is characterized by 2 distinct seasons: the dry season, and heavy monsoon season.
In overall, Myanmar is endowed with high average annual temperature, and Rangoon, of course, is not an exception. It is warm throughout the year as the average annual temperature in Yangon is at 27.4 degrees Celsius (81.4 degrees Fahrenheit). With 5.6 °C of average monthly temperatures range, the variation of temperatures among months is unremarkable. To be specific, while the hottest month in April when the average temperature is expected to reach 30.65 degrees Celsius (87.17 degrees Fahrenheit); January is the coolest month with an average temperature of 25.05 degrees Celsius (77.09 degrees Fahrenheit). Also, the mean diurnal temperature range is 9.8 °C (17.6 °F).
Like many other parts of Myanmar, Yangon receives an average of 2681 mm (105.6 in) of rainfall per year, or 223.4 mm (8.8 in) per month. It is estimated that on average there are 125 days per year experiencing more than 0.1 mm (0.004 in) of precipitation, in other words, there are 10.4 days with a quantity of rain, sleet, snow, etc. per month. February is believed to be the driest month as the average rainfall is 2 mm (0.1 in). On the contrary, in August, Yangon receives an average of 602 mm (23.7 in) of rainfall, which makes August the wettest month of the year.
Last but not least, Yangon weather & climate characterized by a high level of humidity. There is an expectation August is the month when the humidity gets its peak of nearly 90%; whereas, January and February are the driest months due to the low level of humidity (approximately 60%).
Discover its downtown skyline dominated by the ‘winking wonder’ of Shwedagon Paya, marvel at dazzling Buddhist temples and many other appealing tourist spots. With favorable weather conditions, Yangon tours are waiting to take your breath away!
Yangon Weather by Month:
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Myanmar Unique Sceneries in the Rainy Season | Low Season
There are a lot of people not preferring visiting Myanmar in the rainy season (from May to September) due to the fear of getting wet when they step outsides. However, […]
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Yangon Weather in January
Yangon weather in January witnesses a bit increase in temperatures. Myanmar’s former capital city enjoys dry and sunny weather throughout the month. The average temperature in Yangon in January is […]
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Yangon Weather in February
The temperature is expected to increase gradually in January with the change in days. With the average temperature at 26.9 °C (80.42 °F) in Yangon, your day tour Yangon will […]
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Yangon Weather in March
The daily temperature is gradually high in March. The average temperature in Yangon in March is at 28.8 °C (83.84 °F), which assures your trip to Yangon will be full […]
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Yangon Weather in April
Yangon weather in April received constant temperatures with daily highs of not more than 37°C. The temperature is expected to exceed 39°C and the lowest high might not lower than32°C. […]
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Yangon Weather in May
Unlike the first three months, Yangon weather in May sees a steady increase in temperatures. There is an expectation that daily highs will range downwards, i.e. (36°C to 31°C) throughout […]
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Yangon Weather in June
Yangon weather in June receives no change in comparison to May. The temperature remains constant as the previous month. With the average temperature of 27.35 °C (81.23 °F), it is […]
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Yangon Weather in July
It is worth noting that the weather in Yangon over the period of July will see the rise of wind speeds as the motion is measured between 0m/s and 5m/s. […]
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Yangon Weather in August
Yangon weather in August experiences no change in the weather. This formal capital city is characterized by constant temperatures of 30°C in the whole of the month. It, however, can […]
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Yangon Weather in September
Yangon weather in September sees a significant change as the rainfall is expected to subdue and the temperature tends to drop. During this month, the average temperature in Yangon is […]
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Yangon Weather in October
In October, Yangon weather pertains to gradually increasing levels of temperatures. The city enjoys warm weather as the average temperature is at 27.85 °C (82.13 °F). Maximum highs throughout the […]
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Yangon Weather in November
The weather in Yangon in November witnesses a positive variation throughout the month. This city is drenched in the sunshine and dry air as the average temperature in, Yangon in […]
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Yangon Weather in December
Sunny, dry weather and clear blue sky have come back to Yangon in December. This month retains the utter fall of temperatures with daily highs of 32°C. However, there is […]
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