Yangon, Myanmar: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Former capital with the golden Shwedagon Pagoda. Best for: culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Yangon are November to January, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday. Too hot from February to May and rainy or stormy from June to October.
Yangon month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| February | Too hot | 7.9 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| March | Too hot | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 37°C | 0/30 |
| April | Too hot | 8.8 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 38°C | 2/30 |
| May | Too hot | 7.7 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 35°C | 20/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 5.6 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 4.1 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 5.2 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 5.9 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 30°C | 29/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| November | Good | 6.6 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| December | Good | 6.9 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 32°C | 1/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Yangon
Former capital with the golden Shwedagon Pagoda. A dry, warm season from November to February and a wet monsoon from May to October. Governments currently advise against travel because of armed conflict, so this guide is for reference only.
In Yangon afternoon highs average from 30°C in July to 38°C in April. The wettest month is June (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The economic centre, known for its pagodas and colonial architecture (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Yangon
When is the best time to visit Yangon for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Yangon are November to January, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Yangon?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in July to 38°C in April. The wettest month is June, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Yangon?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from February to May and rainy or stormy from June to October.