When is the best time to go to Bagan?

When is the best time to go to Bagan? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Bagan are January, February, March, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April and May
  • Bagan has dry periods in February, March and December
  • The rainiest months are August, September and October


Annual weather in Bagan

For full information about the climate and weather in Bagan a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 63°F/86°F
0.6in
February 67°F/95°F
0.1in
March 74°F/101°F
0.3in
April 81°F/106°F
1in
May 83°F/104°F
4.4in
June 79°F/97°F
6.3in
July 77°F/94°F
10.4in
August 77°F/92°F
14.6in
September 77°F/94°F
12.8in
October 76°F/90°F
11.9in
November 70°F/88°F
2in
December 65°F/85°F
0.4in


Weather and climate in Bagan

Bagan enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Bagan is 94°F (ranging from 85°F in december to 106°F in april). Annual rainfall is 64.4in, with a minimum of 0.1in in february and a maximum of 14.6in in august.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 104°F and it rains in february about 0.1in.
  • In march the climate is good. The temperature rises to 101°F and it rains about 1% of the time in march.
  • Between april and october the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 90°F and it rains about 46% of the time in october.
  • Between november and december the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 92°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Bagan

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Bagan: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Bagan

Find out when Bagan has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Bagan

  • Very low season in Bagan
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May, June, July and September.
  • Low season in Bagan
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, August and October.
  • High season in Bagan
    The number of visitors to Bagan is high in: February and November.
  • Peak season in Bagan
    The largest number of tourists visiting Bagan is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Bagan month by month



Best time for low prices in Bagan

Average prices of hotels in Bagan month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Bagan. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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