Yangon
City in Myanmar
Yangon is a city in Myanmar with a population of about 6.9 million. While it is not the capital, it sits 328 km from Naypyidaw and serves as a major urban center known for its pagodas and historic buildings.
What to see
The city features several religious sites, including the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Sule Pagoda. Visitors also explore the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple and St. Mary's Cathedral. Colonial-era architecture remains a prominent part of the city, visible at the Strand Hotel, the Ministers' Building, and Yangon City Hall. Other locations of interest include the Martyrs' Mausoleum, Inya Lake, Kandawgyi Lake, and the Yangon Zoological Gardens.
When to go
The driest months are November through February, with low rainfall and daily highs between 30 °C and 33 °C. March and April are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching 36 °C to 37 °C. The rainy season begins in May and continues through October. Rainfall is significant during these months, particularly from June to August, when monthly rainfall ranges from 569 mm to 591 mm and rainy days occur on nearly every day of the month.
Getting there
Travelers arrive via Yangon International Airport (RGN), which is located 13 km from the city.
Top sights in Yangon
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is July, with about 591 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 3 | 11 | 30 | 308 | 569 | 591 | 582 | 394 | 200 | 66 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Yangon (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
- Inya Lake
- Kandawgyi Lake
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Yangon
- Yangon City Hall
- Yangon Zoological Gardens