Nay Pyi Taw
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nay Pyi Taw month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nay Pyi Taw are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 16°C), and August the wettest (about 521 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9 | 16.0 | 17 | 10.4 |
| February | 31.8 | 16.9 | 5 | 10.9 |
| March | 35.6 | 20.6 | 7 | 11.1 |
| April | 37.3 | 24.7 | 49 | 11.1 |
| May | 34.7 | 25.1 | 209 | 10.8 |
| June | 30.0 | 24.0 | 406 | 7.8 |
| July | 29.3 | 23.8 | 467 | 6.7 |
| August | 29.1 | 23.6 | 521 | 6.5 |
| September | 30.1 | 23.8 | 428 | 8.3 |
| October | 30.7 | 23.5 | 257 | 9.5 |
| November | 30.7 | 21.1 | 55 | 10.4 |
| December | 29.4 | 18.2 | 16 | 10.6 |
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People and places shaping Nay Pyi Taw
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Research updated Friday, October 2, 2026Past and future events in Nay Pyi Taw
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Previously
- Documented history · 2002
Construction started in 2002 and was completed by 2012.
- Documented history · 2006
On 27 March 2006, more than 12,000 troops marched in the new capital in its first public event: a massive military parade to mark Armed Forces Day, the anniversary of Burma's 1945 revolution against the Japanese occupation.
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01 · OverviewNay Pyi Taw, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Nay Pyi Taw took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Nay Pyi Taw
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Nay Pyi Taw
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Nay Pyi Taw
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Nay Pyi Taw
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Nay Pyi Taw
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Nay Pyi Taw
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nay Pyi Taw
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nay Pyi Taw located and what are its coordinates?
Nay Pyi Taw is situated in Myanmar at geographic coordinates 19.7450, 96.1297, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw has a recorded population of approximately 925,000 and observes the Asia/Yangon time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nay Pyi Taw?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nay Pyi Taw include MY, with MMK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nay Pyi Taw?
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