Town in Mandalay, Myanmar
Bagan weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Bagan
Nov–Feb is dry and cool; Mar–May is extremely hot. Jun–Oct is monsoon with green views but some dirt roads flood.
Bagan weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan31°7 mm
- Feb34°1 mm
- Mar37°9 mm
- Apr40°16 mm
- May38°48 mm
- Jun36°69 mm
- Jul35°71 mm
- Aug34°64 mm
- Sep35°53 mm
- Oct34°62 mm
- Nov34°10 mm
- Dec31°7 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 14°C58°F | 7 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| February | 34°C93°F | 17°C62°F | 1 mm | 34% | Hot |
| March | 37°C99°F | 21°C70°F | 9 mm | 36% | Very hot |
| April | 40°C103°F | 26°C78°F | 16 mm | 43% | Very hot |
| May | 38°C101°F | 27°C81°F | 48 mm | 54% | Very hot |
| June | 36°C97°F | 26°C79°F | 69 mm | 66% | Hot |
| July | 35°C94°F | 26°C78°F | 71 mm | 71% | Hot |
| August | 34°C94°F | 25°C78°F | 64 mm | 71% | Hot |
| September | 35°C94°F | 25°C78°F | 53 mm | 70% | Hot |
| October | 34°C94°F | 24°C76°F | 62 mm | 67% | Hot |
| November | 34°C92°F | 21°C69°F | 10 mm | 55% | Hot |
| December | 31°C88°F | 16°C62°F | 7 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Bagan?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and cool; Mar–May is extremely hot. Jun–Oct is monsoon with green views but some dirt roads flood.
When is the rainy season in Bagan?
Rain peaks in July with about 71 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Bagan?
April, with average highs of 40°C (103°F).
How cold does Bagan get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 14°C (58°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.