Myanmar Yangon Weather in May — Climate Guide
May in Yangon is moderate
Yangon Weather in May — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 34° / 24°
- Rainfall
- 300mm · 17 days
- Crowds
- Quiet
As of 2026, Yangon in May averages a high of 34°C and low of 24°C with 300mm of rain over about 17 days. Monsoon onset + haze clears = transition month with value pricing. Daily 2-3 hour afternoon thunderstorms. Quick-dry clothes + packable rain shell + waterproof phone case essential. Days 34°C / 93°F + nights 24°C / 75°F. Light layer for AC restaurants.
May is moderate for Yangon.
May is the transition month — monsoon onset + haze clears + low-season pricing returns. Rainfall jumps from April's 35mm to 300mm (rainy days 3 → 17), with daily afternoon thunderstorms 14:00-17:00 the new pattern. Mornings remain mostly clear. The big positive: haze clears completely by mid-May, air quality returns to good, and Shwedagon + Sule + Botataung outdoor photography becomes possible again. Pricing drops 40-50% from peak — boutique hotels $30-70/night, Strand + Belmond luxury $200-380. Yangon's monsoon is genuinely heavy (one of Southeast Asia's wettest patterns) so May is the canonical value-quality crossover month. Trade-offs: Yangon River starts turning muddy. Power cuts begin (rolling 6-12h blackouts during rainy season). Morning outdoor activities + afternoon hotel/cafe/cooking class pattern is the right schedule.
Travel score
Haze clears + monsoon onset + value pricing returns
May Weather at a Glance
May averages 93°F / 34°C highs and 75°F / 24°C lows with 17 rainy days and 300mm of rain. Humidity 80%. UV 10. Sunshine drops to 6 hours. Daily afternoon thunderstorms 14:00-17:00; mornings + evenings often clear.
May Travel Advice
Schedule outdoor activities for mornings (08:00-13:00). Afternoon thunderstorms 14:00-17:00 = cooking class, museum, spa, cafe time. Pre-book Shwedagon morning for 06:00 before storms peak. Late May (May 16-31) is the year's best value window — same dry-season weather mostly, 50-60% of high-season pricing.
Flying In from Overseas
Monsoon onset + low season = year's lowest tourist arrivals from Western markets. Direct connection via Bangkok or Singapore $350-700 (year's lowest). European pre-summer shoulder.
May Pricing Trends
40-50% off peak: boutique $30-70/night, Strand $200-380, Pan Pacific $150-280. Bago day-trip $60-80. Flights $350-700 from East Asia. Year's best value window starts May 16.
Yangon May Weather Stats
Avg High
34°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
17
300mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
humid
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
28°C
Yangon River swim not recommended
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
May Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
32 μg/m³
PM10
55 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
38°C
Nighttime
26°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for May
May Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Haze clears — air quality recovers
- 40-50% off peak hotel pricing
- Lush green landscapes start
- Last value month before monsoon depths
Cons
- Daily afternoon thunderstorms
- Yangon River turns muddy
- Power outages begin (6-12h daily)
- Photography limited to mornings
May Events & Festivals
- Monsoon officially starts mid-month
- Slash-and-burn haze clears — air quality recovers
- Low-season pricing begins — 40-50% off peak
- Yangon River starts muddy season
Yangon in May — Full Picture
May is the transition month — monsoon onset + haze clears + low-season pricing returns. Rainfall jumps from April's 35mm to 300mm (rainy days 3 → 17), with daily afternoon thunderstorms 14:00-17:00 the new pattern. Mornings remain mostly clear. The big positive: haze clears completely by mid-May, air quality returns to good, and Shwedagon + Sule + Botataung outdoor photography becomes possible again. Pricing drops 40-50% from peak — boutique hotels $30-70/night, Strand + Belmond luxury $200-380. Yangon's monsoon is genuinely heavy (one of Southeast Asia's wettest patterns) so May is the canonical value-quality crossover month. Trade-offs: Yangon River starts turning muddy. Power cuts begin (rolling 6-12h blackouts during rainy season). Morning outdoor activities + afternoon hotel/cafe/cooking class pattern is the right schedule.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Monsoon onset + haze clears = transition month with value pricing. Daily 2-3 hour afternoon thunderstorms. Quick-dry clothes + packable rain shell + waterproof phone case essential. Days 34°C / 93°F + nights 24°C / 75°F. Light layer for AC restaurants.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current36°C
23.3°C
7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30.3°C
24°C
26/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31.3°C
22.3°C
13/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
32.3°C
18.3°C
0.3/mo
Yangon Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 32° | 18° | 0d·5mm | 9h | 65% | 9 | Busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 34° | 19° | 0d·7mm | 9.5h | 60% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| 36° | 22° | 1d·15mm | 9h | 60% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 38° | 24° | 3d·35mm | 8.5h | 65% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 24° | 17d·300mm | 6h | 80% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 25d·550mm | 4h | 88% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 24° | 27d·600mm | 3.5h | 90% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 30° | 24° | 26d·580mm | 3.5h | 90% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 30° | 24° | 22d·380mm | 4.5h | 88% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 32° | 23° | 13d·200mm | 6.5h | 80% | 9 | Moderate | Low season | |
| November (Best) | 32° | 20° | 4d·60mm | 8.5h | 70% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 31° | 18° | 1d·10mm | 9h | 65% | 9 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is May a good time to visit Yangon?
Yangon in May is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Yangon in May?
Yangon May averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Yangon in May?
Yangon May averages 300mm of rainfall over about 17 rainy days.
What should I wear in Yangon in May?
Monsoon onset + haze clears = transition month with value pricing. Daily 2-3 hour afternoon thunderstorms. Quick-dry clothes + packable rain shell + waterproof phone case essential. Days 34°C / 93°F + nights 24°C / 75°F. Light layer for AC restaurants.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Yangon in May?
Yangon May sunrise is 05:45 and sunset is 18:25, with 12h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Yangon in May?
Yangon May air quality (AQI) averages 65, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 32μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Yangon in May?
In May, Yangon is great for Indoor museums (National + Aung San), Cooking class + Yangon Bakehouse, Shwedagon early morning (08:00-10:00).
Is May peak season in Yangon?
Yangon May crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.