Bago climate
Bago (Myanmar) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,010 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bago climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 1763 | 2578 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 3697 | 1966 | 2781 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 140.5 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2678 | 3391 | 220.9 |
| May | 3696 | 2679 | 3187 | 1094.3 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2577 | 2883 | 1807.1 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 2168.5 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 1927.6 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2475 | 2882 | 1345.3 |
| Oct | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 1074.2 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 200.8 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1965 | 2578 | 70.3 |
| Year | 40104 | 1763 | 2883 | 1,01040 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 29% | 5.1 | 11:12 |
| Feb | 42% | 29% | 5.9 | 11:33 |
| Mar | 42% | 36% | 6.3 | 11:00 |
| Apr | 46% | 44% | 6.5 | 12:31 |
| May | 66% | 80% | 5.2 | 12:56 |
| Jun | 79% | 96% | 4.1 | 13:09 |
| Jul | 83% | 97% | 3.7 | 13:04 |
| Aug | 84% | 97% | 3.7 | 12:42 |
| Sep | 83% | 91% | 4.4 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 79% | 69% | 5.0 | 11:43 |
| Nov | 71% | 37% | 5.1 | 11:18 |
| Dec | 63% | 30% | 4.9 | 11:06 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bago is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 33 °C92 °F and lows 17 °C63 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.5 °C13.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,010 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (216 mm8.5 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 42% in February to 84% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in November to 6 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 11.1 hours in December to 13.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bago
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January: average highs of 32 °C90 °F to 33 °C92 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (216 mm8.5 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bago
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3187 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2475 to 26 °C79 °F, about 156 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 3290 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1763 to 26 °C78 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bago compares
Compared with Yangon, about 68 km to the southwest, Bago has practically the same average temperature and receives 18% less precipitation (1,010 mm40 in vs 1,235 mm49 in).
Of the 30 places in Myanmar covered by World Climates, Bago is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Myanmar climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Kurnool (India, BSh), Kupang (Indonesia, Aw) and Huatulco (La Crucecita) (Mexico, Aw).
Nearby places
- Yangon 68 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,235 mm49 in
- Kyauktan 79 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,790 mm70 in
- Thaton 105 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,867 mm74 in
- Hinthada 114 km · 29 °C84 °F · 594 mm23 in
- Mawlamyine 154 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,215 mm87 in
- Taungoo 179 km · 28 °C83 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Pathein 196 km · 28 °C83 °F · 533 mm21 in
- Pyay 213 km · 29 °C84 °F · 564 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bago?
April is the warmest month in Bago, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bago?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bago?
July is the wettest month with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Bago?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.