AI-generatedBago at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 2,618 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Bago
Bago has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Bago is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bago
The best time to visit Bago is from December to January. From February to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 564 mm.
Bago through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bago in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 32–38 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Bago in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 30–35 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 142 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March, December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5617:43
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:26 · evening 17:14–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 17:56–18:05
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bago compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Bago in October?
In October, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 179 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min05:56 – 17:43
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %28 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bago
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Bago: score 67 against 22. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 67better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 179 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 18better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bago month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January32° · 8.1 h
In January, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in January54February34° · 8.7 h
In February, Bago is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in February50March37° · 9.0 h
In March, Bago is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in March45April38° · 8.7 h
In April, Bago is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 51 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in April8May35° · 5.0 h
In May, Bago is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 300 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in May24June31° · 2.8 h
In June, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 525 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in June29July30° · 2.3 h
In July, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 564 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in July30August30° · 2.4 h
In August, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 545 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in August24September31° · 3.4 h
In September, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 389 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in September22October33° · 5.4 h
In October, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 179 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in October55November33° · 7.1 h
In November, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in November67December32° · 8.0 h
In December, Bago is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bago.
Bago in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 38°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bago
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 289 days a year, mostly from March to December.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 32° | 17° | 8.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 34° | 18° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 37° | 21° | 9.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 38° | 24° | 8.7 h | 6 | 51 |
| MayMay | 8 | 35° | 24° | 5.0 h | 23 | 300 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 31° | 23° | 2.8 h | 30 | 525 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 30° | 23° | 2.3 h | 31 | 564 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 30° | 23° | 2.4 h | 31 | 545 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 31° | 23° | 3.4 h | 29 | 389 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 33° | 23° | 5.4 h | 20 | 179 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 33° | 21° | 7.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 32° | 18° | 8.0 h | 1 | 6 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.34° N, 96.48° E · 18 m · Asia/Yangon
Sunshine2,150 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Bago
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Bago, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain2,618 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Bago: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bago has about 20 rainy days with 179 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in May
UV index in Bago
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in June: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Bago
How breezy and how cloudy Bago is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bago typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Bago: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity312 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Bago
How often the day gets hot in Bago (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bago has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bago
Weather for your travel dates
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Bago in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bago has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during May half-term (score 11).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 11
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,980 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Myanmar
- Currency
- Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
- Language
- Burmese
- Sockets
- Type C, D, F, G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +95
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bago vs Yangon
In October the holiday weather in Bago and Yangon is about equally good (score 22 vs 22). During the day it is about as warm in Yangon as in Bago. Yangon gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bago | Yangon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec |
Through the year
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Myanmar in October: the best places
In October, Bago ranks 7 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Bago
When is the best time to visit Bago?
The best time to visit Bago is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bago?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Bago?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 564 mm. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bago get?
Bago gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.0 hours a day; in July there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Bago in?
Bago is on UTC+6:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bago?
A nonstop flight from London to Bago takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,980 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bago?
Bago has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during May half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 11, summer holidays 30, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 67.