Ngapali weather in December

December in Ngapali: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ngapali🇲🇲 Myanmar · Myanmar · Beach95
  1. 93Jan
  2. 97Feb
  3. 90Mar
  4. 84Apr
  5. 72May
  6. 48Jun
  7. 46Jul
  8. 44Aug
  9. 55Sep
  10. 64Oct
  11. 82Nov
  12. 95Dec

#2 of 12 months in Ngapali · #5 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 95/100 (tier S)

Days
29°C
Nights
21°C
Wet days
1
Sun
10 h
Humidity
74%
Daylight
11 h
Ngapali, Myanmar
Photo: Go-Myanmar · CC BY-SA 3.0

Traveller notes on Ngapali in December

Other months in Ngapali

Ngapali Beach forum threads are unanimous that January sits squarely in the dry season and peak tourist window (running mid-October through April), with essentially no rain expected and daytime temperatures in the high 20s Celsius cooling to the mid-teens overnight. Multiple posters across repeat visits reported never seeing waves of any real size in December or January, making the water reliably calm and swimmable with excellent clarity. The consistent verdict: January is close to ideal conditions here, with full tourist facilities open and reliably good weather rather than the variability seen at many other beach destinations this time of year.
RakhineCoastRegular · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe February as close to ideal at Ngapali - warm, clear water, daytime temperatures typically 30-35C, and essentially no rain since the wet season doesn't arrive until June. Evenings do get noticeably chilly, especially eating at one of the many open-air beach restaurants, so posters recommend bringing a light jumper for after dark. Beyond the reliable weather, posters describe February as comfortably quiet rather than crowded, with peaceful stretches of beach easy to find even during what counts as the high season here.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Ngapali climate normals — December

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)32°C / 90°F
Sea temperature29°C / 84°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall4 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point19°C / 67°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Ngapali in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Ngapali's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherNgapali's weather peaks December–February.

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What's on in Ngapali in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Beach season

    15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyDry season

    The half-year the sea is calm, the resorts are staffed and the fishing boats go out in the morning. Everything about this beach is built around these months and not the others.

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Ngapali — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Ngapali?

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Ngapali in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Ngapali?
December in Ngapali: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Ngapali on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
What is the weather like in Ngapali in December?
In December, Ngapali averages a daily high of 29.2°C and a low of 21.2°C, with about 4 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ngapali in December?
Ngapali has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.

Within 300 km: Yangon's Cool, dry season around 15 Nov – 28 Feb.