Myanmar in January

January is Myanmar's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 8 destinations average 88/100, led by Kalaw at 94 — 22°C and 2 rainy days — while Mawlamyine is warmer at 37°C and scores 80.

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

🇲🇲 Myanmar, month by month

88/100 in January
  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 January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1KalawTrekking hub22°C18 mm · 2 days94 tier SYes
2NgapaliBeach30°C13 mm · 1 day93 tier SYes
3HsipawTrekking hub26°C19 mm · 2 days90 tier SYes
4Inle LakeTrekking hub24°C23 mm · 2 days90 tier SYes
5MandalayCity29°C14 mm · 2 days90 tier SYes
6BaganTrekking hub28°C14 mm · 1 day86 tier AYes
7MawlamyineCity37°C12 mm · 2 days80 tier AYes
8YangonCity35°C9 mm · 2 days80 tier AYes

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 January 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 January

  • Ananda Pagoda Festival · Bagan · 25 Dec – 31 Jan (usually)
  • Winter waterbirds · Inle Lake · 1 Dec – 15 Feb (usually)
  • Mon National Day · Mawlamyine · 15 Jan – 25 Feb (usually)

Other good months for Myanmar

December · 86/100February · 83/100November · 78/100Weakest: August · 50/100
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