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Inle Lake weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Nov–FebBest time to visit

When to go to Inle Lake

Nov–Feb is cool and dry. Mar–May is hot and hazy; Jun–Oct monsoon brings rain, higher water and muddy trails.

Inle Lake weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
10°15°20°25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January26°C78°F12°C54°F11 mm53%Pleasant
February28°C83°F14°C56°F2 mm41%Pleasant
March31°C89°F17°C62°F7 mm41%Pleasant
April33°C92°F20°C67°F24 mm50%Hot
May31°C88°F21°C69°F86 mm68%Pleasant
June29°C85°F21°C69°F89 mm78%Pleasant
July28°C83°F20°C69°F120 mm81%Pleasant
August28°C83°F20°C69°F130 mm82%Pleasant
September29°C83°F20°C68°F90 mm81%Pleasant
October28°C83°F19°C66°F82 mm78%Pleasant
November27°C81°F16°C61°F20 mm70%Pleasant
December26°C78°F13°C56°F8 mm63%Pleasant

Best months across Myanmar

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
YangonNov–FebApr (39°C)
BaganNov–FebApr (40°C)
MandalayNov–FebApr (39°C)
Inle LakeNov–FebApr (33°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Inle Lake?

Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is cool and dry. Mar–May is hot and hazy; Jun–Oct monsoon brings rain, higher water and muddy trails.

When is the rainy season in Inle Lake?

Rain peaks in August with about 130 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Inle Lake?

April, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).

How cold does Inle Lake get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging 12°C (54°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 1.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.