Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Myanmar in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 290mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
290mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 290mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Myanmar with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May290mm average rain
May sits near Myanmar's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October 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 Myanmar'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.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is one of Myanmar's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to July and September to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.