January weather forecast
Mandalay, Myanmar

The new year in Mandalay, Myanmar starts with a gentle change in climate. Following December, January's temperature follows a stable arc between a minimum of 14.5°C (58.1°F) and a peak of 27.4°C (81.3°F). Weather patterns in January are distinctive, highlighting the slightly cooler weather's impact on local flora and fauna. Relatively lower humidity promotes comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. Despite the winter-season, the city maintains a palpable sense of warmth with visible sunshine for a significant part of the day.

Temperature

Mandalay starts January with an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.4°C (81.3°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from December. Mandalay registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 14.5°C (58.1°F) during the nights of January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In Mandalay, Myanmar, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Mandalay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186 days and collects up to 871mm (34.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:53 +0630.

Sunshine

In Mandalay, the average sunshine in January is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mandalay are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.