Best time to visit Yangon

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Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.

Yangon month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	34°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	36°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Mixed	37°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Thingyan
May	Poor	34°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Mixed	32°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Good	32°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Great	31°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

The Shwedagon Pagoda’s spire is covered in gold and topped with thousands of diamonds.

When is the best time to visit Yangon?

The best time to visit Yangon is December–January. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Yangon?

Fares to Yangon stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Yangon busiest?

Yangon rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Yangon?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C, and July the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is May–October.