Nay Pyi Taw Weather in December

December: dry, sunny days

December is one of the best months to visit Nay Pyi Taw. Afternoons are warm, evenings feel much cooler, and rain is rare. With plenty of sun, you can visit Uppatasanti Pagoda or wander the wide paths at National Landmark Garden without much chance of a washout.

The heat can still build by afternoon, so don't plan a long walk across the open grounds then. Nay Pyi Taw's sights are spread far apart, making short visits by car more comfortable than trying to explore on foot.

What's on in December

Christmas Day is a public holiday in Myanmar, though Nay Pyi Taw isn't known for major Christmas celebrations aimed at visitors. You may find some holiday activity at hotels, but don't expect a big city-wide festival. New Year's Eve can bring hotel events, while the city itself tends to stay quiet.

If you hate crowds, December is still a calm choice: Nay Pyi Taw sees fewer visitors than Myanmar's best-known destinations. But it's within the popular November-to-January travel season, so hotels may cost more than during wetter months.

Getting around

Travelling with kids? The Water Fountain Garden is an easy evening outing, with lights and fountains to watch once the day cools.

For a practical tip, arrange a car for the day rather than relying on walking between sights. The distances around the capital are huge, and Uppatasanti Pagoda is a useful landmark to give your driver. It resembles Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, but is quieter and easier to explore at a relaxed pace.