Myanmar in December

December is one of Myanmar's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 8 destinations average 86/100, led by Ngapali at 95 — 32°C and 1 rainy day — while Kalaw is cooler at 23°C and scores 92.

#2 of 12 months for Myanmar · 8 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇲🇲 Myanmar, month by month

86/100 in December
  1. 88Jan
  2. 83Feb
  3. 70Mar
  4. 59Apr
  5. 54May
  6. 52Jun
  7. 52Jul
  8. 50Aug
  9. 55Sep
  10. 64Oct
  11. 78Nov
  12. 86Dec

Where in Myanmar in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1NgapaliBeach32°C4 mm · 1 day95 tier SYes
2KalawTrekking hub23°C12 mm · 2 days92 tier SYes
3HsipawTrekking hub27°C10 mm · 1 day88 tier AYes
4Inle LakeTrekking hub26°C15 mm · 3 days88 tier AYes
5MandalayCity30°C7 mm · 1 day87 tier AYes
6BaganTrekking hub29°C5 mm · 1 day85 tier AYes
7MawlamyineCity37°C3 mm · 1 day78 tier BYes
8YangonCity36°C3 mm · 1 day78 tier BYes

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Myanmar in December

  • Ananda Pagoda Festival · Bagan · 25 Dec – 31 Jan (usually)
  • Shan New Year · Inle Lake · 15 Nov – 20 Dec (usually)
  • Winter waterbirds · Inle Lake · 1 Dec – 15 Feb (usually)

Peak crowds at 2 of Myanmar's 2 well-known places this month.

Better months for Myanmar

January · 88/100February · 83/100November · 78/100Weakest: August · 50/100
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