Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is a pagoda located in Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar. It stands as the second most looked-up sight in the country among all sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The dry season from November to February is the most suitable time for a visit, as rainfall is minimal and temperatures are cooler, ranging from highs of 24 °C to 27 °C and lows of 12 °C to 17 °C. From May through October, the area experiences heavy rainfall, with more than 20 days of rain per month in the peak of the season. The pagoda is located 121 km from Yangon International Airport and 272 km from the capital, Naypyidaw.
Access to the pagoda requires an entry fee of 10,000 kyat, which is valid for one day.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is August, with about 1,038 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 6 | 27 | 73 | 488 | 917 | 998 | 1,038 | 640 | 258 | 58 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
