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Myanmar experiences
a mainly tropical climate, which can basically be divided
into three seasons.
Cool Season
- temperatures remain relatively pleasant, cool breezes blow across
the country and rainfall is low.
Hot Season
- temperatures can soar above the average and although this is
still a reasonable time to visit Myanmar, the heat can be stifling.
Rainy Season
- monsoon rains begin to fall towards the end of May. Rain can
be torrential but usually falls in short bursts during the afternoon.
Although there is a slight drop in temperature, the rise in humidity
makes for very uncomfortable conditions.
Road travel
is affected during the rainy season since many roads are unpaved
and become impassable after heavy downpours. Mountain roads also
become quite hazardous.
It is advisable
to carry a lightweight jumper as it can be chillingly cold inside
air-conditioned buildings.
The North
| Myitkyina |
Average
temperature |
Average
rainfall |
Cool
Season
November - February
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13
- 19oC |
19mm |
Hot
Season
March - May |
23
- 25oC |
18mm |
Rainy
Season
June - October |
26
- 27oC |
274mm |
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Kachin, Sagaing
Hot Season
- experiences warm temperatures that often exceed the average,
although the heat does not become as unbearable as further south.
Rainy Season
- heavy rain tends to be isolated to afternoon downpours. Humidity
levels rise and the heat can become extremely oppressive making
it an unpleasant time of year to travel the region. The heat and
high humidity make it almost unbearable to wear waterproofs at
this time so take an umbrella.
Best time
to visit: During the Cool Season when days are warm,
evenings are cool and rainfall is low - take a few extra layers
for the evenings, as temperatures can drop away.
Central
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Mandalay
|
Average
temperature |
Average
rainfall |
Cool
Season
November - February |
23
- 24oC |
13mm |
Hot
Season
March - May |
30
- 32oC |
5mm |
Rainy
Season
June - October |
29
- 30oC |
143mm |
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Magwe,
Mandalay
The plains
of central Myanmar are termed the "dry zone":
Cool Season
- rainfall is very low throughout this time and humidity is moderate.
Hot Season
- rainfall is low, however humidity can be quite high and the
heat is often unbearable as temperatures soar well above the average
- even higher than those in the south.
Rainy Season
- a smaller amount of rainfall is recorded in relation to other
areas of the country, however temperatures are still very high.
If going
to higher ground such as the hill station at Pyin U Lwin,
a few extra layers of clothes will be necessary as it can get
chilly, especially during the cooler months when evening temperatures
can drop to as low as freezing. Rainfall is marginally higher
and waterproofs would be useful.
During the
wet season, travel in the mountains can be slow and arduous, so
always allow for extra time when making travel plans.
Best time
to visit: During the Cool Season when temperatures
are lower and rainfall is minimal.
The
South
|
Yangon
|
Average
temperature |
Average
rainfall |
Cool
Season
November - February |
25
- 27oC |
6mm |
Hot
Season
March - May
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29
- 31oC |
11mm |
Rainy
Season
June - October |
26
- 28oC |
466mm |
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Bago, Yangon
The south
remains relatively warm throughout the year.
Hot Season
- sees a dramatic change in temperature. During this time it is
common for temperatures to soar above the average and reach well
into the 40's (oC).
The heat becomes extremely oppressive and there is very little
respite.
Rainy Season
- experiences high amounts of rain. Downpours tend to be short
and fall during the afternoons but they can be heavy. The heat
and high humidity make it almost unbearable to wear waterproofs
at this time so take an umbrella.
Best time
to visit: The Cool Season is much more pleasant in
terms of heat and low rainfall. Days are clear and views are enhanced
by endless blue skies.
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