January weather forecast
Myanmar

January in Myanmar falls in the midst of the winter season, bringing in some of the coolest temperatures of the year. Particularly in the northern regions and the highlands, temperatures can descend to a chilly average of 13°C (55.4°F), often even lower at higher elevations. It's noteworthy that these areas can occasionally witness snowfall during this time, adding to the unique diversity of Myanmar's climate.

In comparison to the chilly north, the central dry zone experiences warmer conditions with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). Regions like Bagan and Mandalay maintain relatively pleasant daytime temperatures, dropping a bit during the night.

Coastal and delta regions, including the city of Yangon, experience slightly warmer temperatures. Here, the average highs hover around 32°C (89.6°F), with lows around 18°C (64.4°F), providing a comfortable atmosphere for outdoor activities.

January is significantly drier than the months preceding it, thanks to the retreat of the southwest monsoon. In fact, it is one of the driest months of the year in many parts of the country. Rainfall is scarce, with the central dry zone receiving almost no precipitation, while the coastal regions experience only minimal rainfall.

Compared to December, January is marginally cooler and drier. On the other hand, in contrast to February, the weather in January is slightly cooler and equally dry, before the slow transition towards the hot summer season starts taking place in the subsequent months.

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• Yangon - January »
  January is the least humid month in Yangon, Myanmar, with an average relative humidity of 62%. Yangon registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to a refreshing 17.9°C (64.2°F) in January.
• Mandalay - January »
  On the first day of January in Mandalay, Myanmar, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:33. In Mandalay, Myanmar, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
• Bago - January »
  In Bago, Myanmar, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is computed to be 35°C (95°F).
• Pathein - January »
  On the first day of January in Pathein, Myanmar, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:48. What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Pathein?
• Monywa - January »
  January is generally a dry month in Monywa with low humidity and the cool conditions offer a pleasant start to the year. On the first day of January in Monywa sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:36.
• Sittwe - January »
  January stands out as Sittwe's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low of 14.7°C (58.5°F). On the last day of January, in Sittwe, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:09 +0630.
• Taunggyi - January »
  What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Taunggyi? The months with the least rainfall in Taunggyi are January and February with 5mm (0.2") of accumulated rain.
• Myitkyina - January »
  On the first day of January in Myitkyina sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:21. January tends to be the coldest month in Myitkyina, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low of 9.9°C (49.8°F).
• Meiktila - January »
  In Meiktila during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Meiktila, during January, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Mawlamyine - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:37. January is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F).
• Pyay - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Pyay, Myanmar, are January through March with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rain. Nighttime temperatures plunge to a lower 11.4°C (52.5°F), marking January as one of Pyay's cooler months.
• Myeik - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Myeik is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. The months with the most sunshine in Myeik, Myanmar, are January through April and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine.