Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Bagan, Myanmar in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 138mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
138mm
Sun
6.3h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 138mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bagan, Myanmar with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May138mm average rain
May sits near Bagan's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May sits close to Bagan's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May scores below Bagan's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.