Monthly climate guide

Mandalay weather in January

Expect hot weather in Mandalay in January: afternoons reach about 29°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (58°F). Around 20 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
With highs near 29°C, little rain and plenty of sun, it's proper beach and pool weather.
Just 570 km apart, but Mandalay runs about 3°C cooler than Yangon this month.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 15°C, so pack a layer.

January is typically Mandalay's coolest month.

Avg high

29°C

85°F

Avg low

14°C

58°F

Rainfall

20 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

46%

relative

Sky

20%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Mandalay
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	29°C / 85°F	14°C / 58°F	20 mm	46%	20%
February	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 61°F	3 mm	34%	14%
March	35°C / 96°F	20°C / 68°F	12 mm	34%	26%
April	37°C / 99°F	24°C / 76°F	23 mm	42%	47%
May	37°C / 98°F	26°C / 78°F	41 mm	52%	70%
June	35°C / 96°F	25°C / 77°F	67 mm	64%	90%
July	34°C / 94°F	25°C / 76°F	51 mm	66%	95%
August	34°C / 93°F	24°C / 76°F	58 mm	69%	95%
September	35°C / 95°F	25°C / 76°F	43 mm	65%	84%
October	34°C / 94°F	23°C / 74°F	45 mm	63%	64%
November	33°C / 92°F	20°C / 69°F	13 mm	53%	32%
December	30°C / 87°F	17°C / 62°F	10 mm	49%	23%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Mandalay?

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Other Myanmar cities in January

Naypyidaw

31° / 16°C · 14 mm

Yangon

33° / 18°C · 15 mm

Mawlamyine

29° / 22°C · 17 mm

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Mandalay in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Mandalay?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Mandalay, with highs around 29°C and about 20 mm of rain.

How warm is Mandalay in January?

Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 14°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Mandalay in January?

Mandalay typically gets around 20 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mandalay (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.