The best time to visit Northern Myanmar (Mandalay, Bagan) is Dec–Jan. It is the only stretch of the year — 2 months — rated go on both daytime heat and rainfall.
Dry zone; hot Mar–May
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3 | 87 | 3% | Go |
| February | 33.2 | 92 | 1% | Too hot |
| March | 36.7 | 98 | 4% | Too hot |
| April | 38.9 | 102 | 8% | Too hot |
| May | 37.7 | 100 | 24% | Too hot |
| June | 35.6 | 96 | 34% | Too hot |
| July | 34.7 | 94 | 36% | Too hot |
| August | 34.7 | 94 | 36% | Too hot |
| September | 35.0 | 95 | 29% | Too hot |
| October | 34.4 | 94 | 23% | Too hot |
| November | 33.2 | 92 | 6% | Too hot |
| December | 30.8 | 87 | 4% | Go |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
February is the driest month, with rain on 1% of days and daytime highs near 33.2°C (92°F). July is the wettest, at 36%. The warmest month is April at 38.9°C (102°F); the coolest is January at 30.3°C (87°F). The record rules out too hot in Feb–Nov.