Previously known as Rangoon, Yangon, which was the capital of Burma until 2006, is a place where the fading grandeur of British colonial architecture stands alongside gleaming sacred temples and pagodas; where you can spot locals wandering barefoot and chewing betel nuts; and where you can brush shoulders with purple-robed monks while walking the busy streets in search of many cultural gems of Yangon. To enjoy in comfort everything that this fantastic city has to offer, make the most of your visit by traveling at the right time of year. Visit Yangon with tours Indochina
Yangon’s Seasons
Yangon’s weather is a typical type of tropical monsoonal climate-source: Internet
Yangon’s weather is a typical type of tropical monsoonal climate, which means that it is humid and hot all year round. Like other countries in Southeast Asia, Myanmar in general and Yangon in particular has distinct dry and rainy seasons, however, the dry season is split into a prolonged spell of very hot weather and a period of cooler weather. Myanmar travel tours
Key highlights
- November to February: winter in Yangon with comfortable temperatures ranging from 19 to 33°C (66 to 91°F).
- February or March: the Shwedagon Festival celebrates the most famous pagoda of the city.
- March to May: dry season brings oppressive temperatures that even can reach up to 40°C (104°F)
- June to October: Yangon’s rainy season characterized by sharp and short showers.
- July and August: the wettest months with the average rainfall in August of 602mm (24 inches)
Wintertime – from November to February
Yangon by night-source: Internet
With a wonderfully warm temperature ranging from 19 to 33°C (66 to 91°F), with December and January averaging 25°C (77°F) during the daytime, Yangon’s winter is not a winter as people in the northerly parts of the northern hemisphere would expect. But compared with the rest of the year in hot and humid Yangon, it is cooler and much drier, too, and it is the reason why this is the busiest time to travel.
If you are visiting Yangon around this time, another thing to consider is the Shwedagon Festival taking place around February or March (its timing depends on the Full Moon). A riot of dancing, drama and mouthwatering local food, it celebrates the spectacular shimmering gold Shwedagon Pagoda, the iconic landmark in Yangon.
Dry Season – March to May
Yangon in March-source: Internet
Running from March to May, the dry season in Yangon is oppressively humid and hot. April, when temperatures can get up to 40°C (104°F) is the hottest month. If you do end up paying a visit to Yangon during this season, the Thingyan Water Festival provides you with some relief from the heat. Marking the Buddhist New Year celebration, which involves people taking to the streets to throw water at each other, symbolizes washing away bad luck from the last year. The weather in March is characterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with the average temperature of 28.8 °C (83.84 °F).
What to do in Yangon this March
Things to do in Yangon-source: Internet
- International Lethwei Challenge Fights on March 19
This fight night has eight boxing matches featuring fighters from Austria, England, Thailand, Japan and of course Burma.
- Time: 2PM, March 19, 2 pm.
- Location: People’s Park
- Tel: 09-254 214 160 or 09-796 285 244.
- Ticket price: from 10,000 to 100,000 Kyats.
- Burmese Traditional Musical Concert on March 17
At this event, more than 20 Burmese traditional music singers will perform the songs written by the composer Maung Maung Kyemon.
- Time: 7PM, March 17.
- Location: National Theater, Myoma Kyaung Street.
- Ticket price: from 5,000 to 30,000 Kyats.
- Thingyan Boat Party on March 18
At this amazing party, DJs will play electronic, hip-hop and house music. Also, water guns will be available on deck.
- Time: from 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm March 18.
- Location: Botahtaung Jetty, the Royal Irrawaddy Boat.
- Ticket price: 15,000-20,000 Kyats.
- Myanmar International Light Festival from March 19 to April 30
Thingyan: What To See At The Water Festival Of Myanmar-source: Internet
At this light festival, there will be seventy million LEDs illuminating images of famous people and places including Mt. Fuji and the Eiffel Tower.
- Time: From March 19-April 30, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm.
- Location: People’s Park.
- Admission to the park: 300 kyats.
- Piano Recital on March 22
Maestro Nazareno Ferruggio – the famous Italian pianist will perform at this event as part of the cultural program Italy in Myanmar 2017.
- Time: March 22, 7 pm.
- Location: Strand Hotel, Strand Road.
- Than Kywe Generations from March 15-19
This exhibition features about 60 watercolor and acrylic works by the relatives of well-known artist U Than Kywe.
- Time: March 15-19.
- Location: Hninzi Myaing Art Gallery, Hninzigon Home for the Aged, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road.
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