Myanmar has a tropical climate . As in most other tropical countries, the year in Myanmar is divided into two seasons : the dry season and the rainy season. In the dry season, a distinction is made between the cool and the hot season . These seasons determine the monsoon winds, but there are only minor temperature fluctuations between the seasons. It’s warm all year round. Even in the rainy season . It prevails from May to October. Most of the rain falls in July and August. As you can see in the various climate tables, there are 26 rainy days in these months. As a rule, more rain falls in the coastal regions than in the interior of the country. As a result, many roads and places on the coast are flooded and impassable. It rains just as often in the higher elevations in the north and east. It can also get very fresh in these regions. Then you need thick clothing, especially in the evening hours.
The dry season from November to April is divided into a cool and a hot phase. The cool season is in November , December , January and February . The temperatures are between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius. At night they don’t drop below 18 degrees, depending on the location. Another feature is the low humidity. That makes traveling pleasant. The hot season lasts from March to April. Temperatures can rise up to 45 degrees Celsius. At these temperatures, despite the low humidity, nothing can be done with a lot of movement. In the cool and hot seasons there are many hours of sunshine and little rainfall.
Climate table Yangon
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperature in ° C | 32 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Min. Temperature in ° C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Hours of sunshine per day | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
| Water temperature in ° C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainy days per month | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Climate table Bagan
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperature in ° C | 32 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Min. Temperature in ° C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
| Hours of sunshine per day | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Rainy days per month | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Climate table for Mandalay
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperature in ° C | 32 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Min. Temperature in ° C | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22nd | 19 |
| Hours of sunshine per day | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
| Rainy days per month | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Beaches in Myanmar
According to hyperrestaurant, Mandalay, Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake are classic vacation spots and excursion destinations on a Myanmar vacation. But in addition to these classics, the Southeast Asian country also has beautiful beach paradises ready. Unfortunately or fortunately, not all of the country’s beach pearls have been developed for tourism. Foreign tourists have not long been allowed to travel to the south of the country , where the beaches of Myanmar are located. If you have arrived in the south, the Myeik Archipelago and Maungmagan Beach are waiting for you . In the vicinity of Yangon you will find Chaungtha and Ngwe Saung Beach . Ngapali Beach is considered the most beautiful beach in Myanmar. Some beaches in Myanmar only come to a handful of tourists throughout the year, while others are busier and you can also find accommodations nearby.
The best travel time for a beach holiday on the developed beaches of Myanmar are the months of November to February . At a pleasant 30 degrees Celsius and sometimes more, you can relax on the beach and let your mind wander. As a rule, you will not be surprised by a tropical rain shower during these months and the humidity will also greet you with pleasant values. Take advantage of the high number of hours of sunshine for a long stay on the beach and run into the warm water of the Gulf of Bengal.
My conclusion
Even if Myanmar has midsummer temperatures all year round, I recommend the cool season as the best travel time . It amounts to the months of November , December , January and February . It is the optimal travel time for all regions, places and cities in Myanmar. The following hot season, which is part of the dry season, is not ideal for everyone. The hot temperatures can be a problem. Only experienced Southeast Asia vacationers should travel to Myanmar during this time. The rainy season is not an ideal time to travel to Myanmar. The temperatures may be around 30 degrees, but the number of rainy days throws many holidaymakers into the equation. Especially in July and August it rains briefly and heavily, but often. You always have to expect storms. It is not uncommon for floods to occur in coastal towns. For this reason, I advise you against the rainy season as the best time to travel to Myanmar.