Yangon weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Yangon: highs of 33°C (91°F) and about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 18°C (65°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and about as wet; February brings highs of 36°C (97°F) and 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Yangon, the largest city in Yangon. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Yangon?
best month Weather score 85/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Yangon.
Does it rain a lot in Yangon in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 8 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Yangon in January?
Days average 33°C (91°F) and nights 18°C (65°F).
Yangon weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | 34% | best |
| February | 36°C (97°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 1 mm | 29% | best |
| March | 38°C (101°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 16 mm | 32% | fair |
| April | 39°C (103°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 24 mm | 39% | fair |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 127 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| June | 32°C (89°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 225 mm | 96% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 280 mm | 97% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 246 mm | 97% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 164 mm | 92% | fair |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 117 mm | 71% | fair |
| November | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm | 44% | best |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 7 mm | 37% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Yangon in January
Weather can differ a lot within Yangon: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Hlaingthaya | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Insein | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Mingaladon | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Kyauktan | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Mingala Tangnyunt | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Kyimyindine | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Set Ka Lay | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| San Chaung | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Sangyoung | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Taikkyi | 33°C (91°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Thanhlyin | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | best |