Shwethalyaung Temple
Shwethalyaung Temple is a Buddharupa in Bago. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Myanmar on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. From January to March, daily highs range from 30 °C to 36 °C. In contrast, the months of June, July, and August are the wettest, with rainfall reaching about 700 mm and up to 27 rainy days per month.
To reach the temple, fly into Yangon International Airport, which is 59 km away. The site is 270 km from the capital, Naypyidaw. While visiting, you can also see Kanbawzathadi Palace, located 3.3 km away, or Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is 3.7 km from the temple.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is July, with about 702 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 335 | 663 | 702 | 697 | 467 | 203 | 57 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
