Nay Pyi Taw climate
Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 737 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nay Pyi Taw climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 1762 | 2476 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 3595 | 1865 | 2680 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2170 | 2985 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2577 | 3290 | 230.9 |
| May | 3798 | 2678 | 3188 | 883.5 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2576 | 3085 | 1074.2 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 1516.0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 1415.6 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2475 | 2883 | 903.6 |
| Oct | 3492 | 2475 | 2984 | 893.5 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2170 | 2781 | 210.8 |
| Dec | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 70.3 |
| Year | 39103 | 1762 | 2883 | 73729 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | 23% | 5.0 | 11:03 |
| Feb | 33% | 17% | 5.9 | 11:28 |
| Mar | 35% | 26% | 6.3 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 42% | 36% | 6.5 | 12:34 |
| May | 60% | 72% | 5.7 | 13:04 |
| Jun | 72% | 91% | 4.5 | 13:19 |
| Jul | 76% | 95% | 4.1 | 13:13 |
| Aug | 79% | 95% | 4.0 | 12:48 |
| Sep | 77% | 87% | 4.7 | 12:13 |
| Oct | 72% | 65% | 4.8 | 11:39 |
| Nov | 62% | 32% | 4.9 | 11:10 |
| Dec | 54% | 27% | 4.7 | 10:57 |
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 Nay Pyi Taw is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 32 °C89 °F and lows 17 °C62 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.9 °C14.2 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 737 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 54% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is July (151 mm6.0 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 33% in February to 79% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in October to 6 km/h (4 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.9 hours in December to 13.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nay Pyi Taw
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 32 °C89 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation 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 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 Nay Pyi Taw
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3290 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 2475 to 26 °C78 °F, about 111 mm4.4 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 3289 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1762 to 25 °C77 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Nay Pyi Taw compares
Compared with Mandalay, about 248 km to the north, Nay Pyi Taw is on average 1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler and receives 182% more precipitation (737 mm29 in vs 261 mm10 in). The difference is largest in August (3.2 °C5.8 °F cooler).
Of the 30 places in Myanmar covered by World Climates, Nay Pyi Taw is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 16th 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: Tadpatri (India, BSh), Nandyal (India, BSh) and Kurnool (India, BSh).
Nearby places
- Taungoo 95 km · 28 °C83 °F · 795 mm31 in
- Meiktila 129 km · 28 °C82 °F · 337 mm13 in
- Yawnghwe 132 km · 23 °C74 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Pyay 141 km · 29 °C84 °F · 564 mm22 in
- Taunggyi 150 km · 20 °C68 °F · 437 mm17 in
- Yenangyaung 154 km · 28 °C83 °F · 505 mm20 in
- Myingyan 206 km · 29 °C85 °F · 303 mm12 in
- Pakokku 208 km · 29 °C84 °F · 339 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nay Pyi Taw?
April is the warmest month in Nay Pyi Taw, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nay Pyi Taw?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nay Pyi Taw?
July is the wettest month with about 151 mm (6.0 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Nay Pyi Taw?
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 — 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 310 m, while Nay Pyi Taw lies at about 122 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.2 °C2.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.