AI-generatedNaypyidaw at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,488 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Elevation
- 122 m
Climate in Naypyidaw
Naypyidaw 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 37 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Naypyidaw is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5917:43
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 05:46–06:29 · evening 17:13–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:46 · 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.
What is the weather like in Naypyidaw in October?
In October, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 18 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 Naypyidaw.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min05:59 – 17:43
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30Asia/Yangon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Naypyidaw
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 5.6 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Naypyidaw, 48 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Naypyidaw
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · 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 20 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 it, 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.
Rain in Naypyidaw: 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, Naypyidaw has about 19 rainy days with 110 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Naypyidaw
How breezy and how cloudy Naypyidaw 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 Naypyidaw typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Naypyidaw: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 and humidity in Naypyidaw
How often the day gets hot in Naypyidaw (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, Naypyidaw has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Naypyidaw
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 (10+ 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 (15°), the warmest in May (25°). 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 227 days a year, mostly from April to November.
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 | 87 | 29° | 15° | 8.6 h | 1 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 32° | 16° | 9.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 36° | 20° | 9.3 h | 1 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 37° | 24° | 9.2 h | 4 | 29 |
| MayMay | 19 | 34° | 25° | 6.5 h | 20 | 181 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 30° | 24° | 3.9 h | 28 | 278 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 29° | 24° | 3.2 h | 29 | 316 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 29° | 24° | 3.3 h | 30 | 304 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 29° | 23° | 4.1 h | 26 | 212 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 30° | 23° | 5.6 h | 19 | 110 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 30° | 20° | 7.2 h | 5 | 29 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 29° | 17° | 7.9 h | 2 | 8 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
19.75° N, 96.13° E · 122 m · Asia/Yangon
Best time to visit Naypyidaw
The best time to visit Naypyidaw is from November to January. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 316 mm.
Naypyidaw through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Naypyidaw in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 29–37 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Naypyidaw in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 29–34 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 152 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Naypyidaw for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Naypyidaw
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Naypyidaw: score 87 against 39. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 87better |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 23° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 110 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Naypyidaw month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January29° · 9 h
In January, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in January68February32° · 9 h
In February, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in February50March36° · 9 h
In March, Naypyidaw is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in March49April37° · 9 h
In April, Naypyidaw is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in April19May34° · 7 h
In May, Naypyidaw is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 181 mm. On about 26 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 Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in May37June30° · 4 h
In June, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 278 mm. On about 13 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 Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in June41July29° · 3 h
In July, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 316 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in July42August29° · 3 h
In August, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 304 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in August39September29° · 4 h
In September, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 212 mm. On about 12 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 Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in September39October30° · 6 h
In October, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 18 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 Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in October74November30° · 7 h
In November, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
Naypyidaw in November86December29° · 8 h
In December, Naypyidaw is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Naypyidaw.
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Naypyidaw vs. Chiang Mai
In October Chiang Mai has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs. 39). During the day Chiang Mai is 1 °C cooler than Naypyidaw.
| in October | Naypyidaw | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
Myanmar in October: the best places
In October, Naypyidaw ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- NaypyidawThis page30°39
- 2Yangon30°30°38
Planning a trip to Naypyidaw
Weather for your travel dates
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Naypyidaw 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.
Naypyidaw has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during May half-term (score 23).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.3 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
- Distance
- 8,740 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.
Frequently asked questions about Naypyidaw
When is the best time to visit Naypyidaw?
The best time to visit Naypyidaw is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Naypyidaw?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Naypyidaw?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 316 mm. The driest month is February with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Naypyidaw get?
Naypyidaw gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Naypyidaw in?
Naypyidaw uses the time zone Asia/Yangon, at UTC+6:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Naypyidaw?
A nonstop flight from London to Naypyidaw takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Naypyidaw?
Naypyidaw has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 87) and its weakest during May half-term (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 87.
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