May weather forecast
Myanmar

May in Myanmar marks the transition from the scorching summer season to the rainy monsoon season. Temperatures remain high during this period, but the onset of the southwest monsoon brings the first bouts of significant rainfall for the year.

In the northern regions and the highlands, temperatures continue to stay high, ranging between 24°C (75.2°F) and 28°C (82.4°F). However, the first showers of the monsoon season start appearing towards the end of the month, offering a welcome respite from the summer heat.

The central dry zone, covering areas like Bagan and Mandalay, experiences temperatures from 35°C (95°F) to 38°C (100.4°F), similar to the preceding month of April. Nevertheless, towards the end of May, rainfall begins to increase in these areas, providing a much-needed break from the persistent dry and hot conditions.

The coastal and delta regions, including the city of Yangon, continue to endure high temperatures, with an average daytime temperature of 36°C (96.8°F) and night temperatures around 28°C (82.4°F). Notably, these regions are the first to experience the monsoon rains, which begin to arrive in earnest by the end of May.

Comparatively, the weather in May is similar to that in April in terms of temperature. However, the significant change is the arrival of the monsoon rains, which begin to alter the dry conditions that prevailed during the previous months. As Myanmar moves into June, the monsoon season will establish itself more firmly, bringing in heavier rainfall and a decrease in temperature.

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• Yangon - May »
  In Yangon, Myanmar, during May, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 303mm (11.93") of precipitation. In Yangon during May, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 303mm (11.93") of precipitation.
• Mandalay - May »
  May's arrival in Mandalay registers an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.9°C (98.4°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In the wake of the intense heat in April, May offers a substantial relief in Mandalay with the onset of the rainy season.
• Bago - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bago sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:34 +0630. In Bago in May, during 20.9 rainfall days, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pathein - May »
  On the first day of May in Pathein, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:40 +0630.
• Monywa - May »
  In Monywa, Myanmar, during May, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. In Monywa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 844mm (33.23") of precipitation.
• Sittwe - May »
  In Sittwe, Myanmar, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 268mm (10.55") of precipitation. In Sittwe, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 268mm (10.55") of precipitation.
• Taunggyi - May »
  On the first day of May in Taunggyi, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:26. May bears witness to a pronounced shift in Taunggyi's weather patterns, marking the beginning of the rainy season.
• Myitkyina - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Myitkyina, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 18:46 +0630. May carries the baton of warmth forward in Myitkyina, and the weather continues to heat up before transitioning into the rainy season.
• Meiktila - May »
  Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. On the last day of the month, in Meiktila, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:43 +0630.
• Mawlamyine - May »
  With an average sea temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F), May is the month with the warmest seawater in Mawlamyine. In Mawlamyine, the average seawater temperature in May is 30.1°C (86.2°F).
• Pyay - May »
  In Pyay, Myanmar, in May, 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pyay are 36.3°C (97.3°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F) respectively.
• Myeik - May »
  In May, Myeik, Myanmar enters the throes of monsoon season with a surge in rainfall accompanied by an increase in the number of rain days. On the first day of May in Myeik, Myanmar, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:09.