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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Yangon month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yangon are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 31–31°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and July the wettest (about 513 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 19.5 | 13 | 10.4 |
| February | 33.4 | 19.9 | 4 | 11.0 |
| March | 36.0 | 22.7 | 8 | 11.2 |
| April | 37.0 | 25.4 | 39 | 11.3 |
| May | 34.2 | 26.3 | 240 | 9.5 |
| June | 30.1 | 25.0 | 434 | 6.0 |
| July | 29.7 | 24.7 | 513 | 5.3 |
| August | 29.6 | 24.6 | 495 | 5.2 |
| September | 29.9 | 24.6 | 422 | 6.8 |
| October | 30.5 | 24.5 | 279 | 8.8 |
| November | 31.2 | 23.5 | 75 | 10.2 |
| December | 31.0 | 21.5 | 7 | 10.7 |
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01 · OverviewYangon, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Yangon took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Yangon
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Yangon
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Yangon
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Yangon
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Yangon
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Yangon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yangon
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01 · Q&AWhere is Yangon located and what are its coordinates?
Yangon is situated in Myanmar at geographic coordinates 16.8053, 96.1561 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Yangon?
Yangon has a recorded population of approximately 4,477,638 and observes the Asia/Yangon time zone (MMK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Yangon?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Yangon include my, and the circulating currency is MMK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Yangon?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Yangon, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.