AI-generatedYangon at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 36°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 2,369 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Yangon
Yangon 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 36 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Yangon is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 9.1 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 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5717:44
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 05:44–06:26 · evening 17:16–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 17:58–18:06
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 Yangon in October?
In October, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 174 mm. On about 20 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 Yangon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:57 – 17:44
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30Asia/Yangon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Yangon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yangon ranges from 26.5 °C in January to 30.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 31.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.5° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.2° | 29.3° | 31.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.3° | 27.5° | 29.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.3° | 28.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Yangon
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 11.8 hours of daylight in Yangon, 47 % 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 Yangon
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 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 Yangon: 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, Yangon has about 20 rainy days with 174 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Yangon
How breezy and how cloudy Yangon 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 Yangon typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Yangon: mostly cloudy, 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 Yangon
How often the day gets hot in Yangon (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, Yangon has about 20 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 Yangon
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)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 296 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 31° | 19° | 26.5° | 8.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 33° | 20° | 27.4° | 8.9 h | 0 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 35° | 22° | 28.8° | 9.1 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 36° | 25° | 30.0° | 8.9 h | 6 | 48 |
| MayMay | 23 | 33° | 26° | 30.2° | 5.3 h | 23 | 285 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 3.2 h | 30 | 454 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 29° | 25° | 28.6° | 2.6 h | 31 | 491 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 29° | 24° | 28.3° | 2.6 h | 31 | 483 |
| SeptemberSep | 38 | 29° | 24° | 28.5° | 3.6 h | 29 | 369 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 30° | 24° | 29.5° | 5.6 h | 20 | 174 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 31° | 23° | 29.2° | 7.3 h | 5 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 30° | 20° | 27.4° | 8.1 h | 1 | 5 |
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
16.81° N, 96.16° E · 30 m · Asia/Yangon
Best time to visit Yangon
The best time to visit Yangon is from November to January. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. From February to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 491 mm.
Yangon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yangon in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 30–36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Yangon in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 163 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yangon for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Yangon
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 Yangon: score 78 against 38. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in December. December has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 78better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 27.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 174 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 18better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Yangon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January31° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In January, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Yangon.
Yangon in January62February33° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In February, Yangon is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Yangon.
Yangon in February50March35° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In March, Yangon is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Yangon.
Yangon in March46April36° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In April, Yangon is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Yangon.
Yangon in April23May33° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In May, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 285 mm. On about 23 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 Yangon.
Yangon in May35June30° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In June, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 454 mm. On about 12 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 Yangon.
Yangon in June37July29° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In July, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 491 mm. On about 9 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 Yangon.
Yangon in July38August29° · Sea 28° · 3 h
In August, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 483 mm. On about 8 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 Yangon.
Yangon in August38September29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In September, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 369 mm. On about 11 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 Yangon.
Yangon in September38October30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In October, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 174 mm. On about 20 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 Yangon.
Yangon in October69November31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 23 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 Yangon.
Yangon in November78December30° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In December, Yangon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 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 Yangon.
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Yangon vs. Naypyidaw
In October the holiday weather in Yangon and Naypyidaw is about equally good (score 38 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Naypyidaw as in Yangon.
| in October | Yangon | Naypyidaw |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 19 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
Myanmar in October: the best places
In October, Yangon ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Naypyidaw30°39
- 2YangonThis page30°30°38
Planning a trip to Yangon
Weather for your travel dates
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Yangon 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.
Yangon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,000 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 Yangon
When is the best time to visit Yangon?
The best time to visit Yangon is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Yangon?
The sea temperature in Yangon ranges from 26.5 °C in January to 30.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Yangon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Yangon?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Yangon?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 491 mm. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yangon get?
Yangon gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 9.1 hours a day; in July there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Yangon in?
Yangon uses the time zone Asia/Yangon, at UTC+6:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yangon?
A nonstop flight from London to Yangon takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yangon?
Yangon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 25, Summer holidays 38, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 77.
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