SeasonMapMyanmar in January
January is Myanmar's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 8 destinations average 89/100, led by Kalaw at 94 — 22°C and 2 rainy days — while Yangon is warmer at 33°C and scores 84.
#1 of 12 months for Myanmar · 8 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Myanmar in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalaw | Trekking hub | 22°C | 13 mm · 2 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Ngapali | Beach | 28°C | 18 mm · 1 day | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Hsipaw | Trekking hub | 26°C | 20 mm · 3 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Inle Lake | Trekking hub | 24°C | 20 mm · 2 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Mandalay | City | 28°C | 12 mm · 2 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 6 | Bagan | Trekking hub | 29°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Yangon | City | 33°C | 6 mm · 1 day | 84 tier A | Yes |
| 8 | Mawlamyine | City | 31°C | 8 mm · 1 day | 83 tier A | Yes |
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)