Mandalay climate
Mandalay (Myanmar) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C85 °F, and about 261 mm10 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mandalay climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 1560 | 2374 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 3493 | 1864 | 2678 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3799 | 2271 | 2985 | 70.3 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2679 | 3391 | 150.6 |
| May | 39101 | 2882 | 3391 | 321.2 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2780 | 3290 | 441.7 |
| Jul | 3698 | 2780 | 3289 | 331.3 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2679 | 3188 | 391.5 |
| Sep | 3798 | 2679 | 3289 | 301.2 |
| Oct | 3697 | 2578 | 3187 | 331.3 |
| Nov | 3494 | 2271 | 2882 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 3189 | 1763 | 2476 | 80.3 |
| Year | 39103 | 1560 | 2985 | 26110 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | 20% | 4.8 | 10:56 |
| Feb | 32% | 17% | 5.6 | 11:24 |
| Mar | 32% | 28% | 6.0 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 39% | 44% | 6.2 | 12:38 |
| May | 50% | 70% | 5.8 | 13:11 |
| Jun | 60% | 89% | 5.1 | 13:28 |
| Jul | 62% | 94% | 4.5 | 13:21 |
| Aug | 63% | 93% | 4.4 | 12:53 |
| Sep | 61% | 84% | 4.7 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 58% | 63% | 4.6 | 11:36 |
| Nov | 49% | 32% | 4.6 | 11:03 |
| Dec | 46% | 26% | 4.3 | 10:48 |
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 Mandalay is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C101 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 15 °C60 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.9 °C17.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 261 mm10 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is June (44 mm1.7 in), the driest is February (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in February to 63% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Mandalay
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 31 °C87 °F to 31 °C89 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 11 mm0.4 in per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Mandalay
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3697 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2578 to 28 °C82 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 3187 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1560 to 26 °C79 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Mandalay compares
World Climates covers 30 places in Myanmar. By annual mean temperature, Mandalay is the warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 29th wettest. See all of them on the Myanmar climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Aden (Yemen, BWh), Al Hudaydah (Yemen, BWh) and Sabya (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Amarapura (pop. 237,618). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Mandalay, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin 39 km · 23 °C73 °F · 261 mm10 in
- Climate in Myingyan 92 km · 29 °C85 °F · 303 mm12 in
- Climate in Monywa 99 km · 29 °C85 °F · 277 mm11 in
- Climate in Meiktila 124 km · 28 °C82 °F · 337 mm13 in
- Climate in Pakokku 125 km · 29 °C84 °F · 339 mm13 in
- Climate in Taunggyi 165 km · 20 °C68 °F · 437 mm17 in
- Climate in Yawnghwe 171 km · 23 °C74 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Climate in Lashio 202 km · 24 °C75 °F · 493 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mandalay?
May is the warmest month in Mandalay. Its average high is 39 °C (101 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mandalay?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mandalay?
June is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Mandalay?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and 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. The gaps are largest 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 352 m, while Mandalay lies at about 83 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.