August could be a good time to visit Yangon, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 482 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the coldest month of the year in Yangon;
August is usually the wettest month of the year in Yangon;
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
482 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Yangon has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Yangon in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Yangon for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +31°C with a maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +33°C.
Is Yangon warm or cold in August?
Yangon is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the coldest month in Yangon, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Yangon in August
Yangon weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+35°C
+35°C
Rainfall
465 mm
482 mm
354 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
88%
89%
87%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1006 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
1
Rainy days
30
30
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 465 mm to 482 mm.Humidity rises from 88% to 89%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Yangon in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Yangon is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Yangon based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 400 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Yangon, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Yangon wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 482 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 4% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Yangon?
This is the weather in Yangon in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+30°C
2 August
🌧️
+30°C
3 August
🌧️
+31°C
4 August
🌧️
+32°C
5 August
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+32°C
6 August
🌧️
+33°C
7 August
🌧️
+32°C
8 August
🌧️
+30°C
9 August
🌧️
+30°C
10 August
🌧️
+31°C
11 August
☁️
+32°C
12 August
🌧️
+32°C
13 August
☁️
+32°C
14 August
☁️
+31°C
15 August
🌧️
+31°C
16 August
🌧️
+30°C
17 August
☁️
+31°C
18 August
☁️
+31°C
19 August
☁️
+32°C
20 August
☁️
+35°C
21 August
🌧️
+32°C
22 August
🌧️
+30°C
23 August
🌧️
+32°C
24 August
🌧️
+30°C
25 August
🌧️
+28°C
26 August
🌧️
+30°C
27 August
☁️
+33°C
28 August
🌧️
+29°C
29 August
🌧️
+31°C
30 August
🌧️
+32°C
31 August
☁️
+33°C
In August 2024 Yangon had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Yangon climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Yangon in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+32°C) and the highest in 1998 (+34°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 1657 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 2940 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Yangon in August:
Is August a good time to visit Yangon?
It’s always a good time to visit Yangon, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Yangon in August?
August is warm in Yangon. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Yangon rainy in August?
Yangon is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Yangon in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Yangon in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Myanmar
Check out the weather for other cities in Myanmar.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Yangon, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
