Yangon Weather in November

November: rain eases

Yangon feels warm and humid in November, with highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Rain drops sharply from October, though showers can still interrupt a day. With about six hours of sunshine, you can explore downtown's colonial-era streets, visit Sule Pagoda or spend time at Shwedagon Pagoda without planning around long spells of rain.

It's still sticky in the afternoon, so the covered galleries at Bogyoke Aung San Market make a useful stop. The pavements can be slick after a shower, and cloud can soften the views from open spaces. Save longer walks for when the heat feels manageable.

Lights and festival crowds

Tazaungdaing, a festival held around the full moon in November, brings lights and celebrations across Myanmar. Yangon may feel busier around the holiday, though the best-known hot-air-balloon events are in Taunggyi, not here. The exact date changes each year.

If you hate crowds, visit Shwedagon early in the day and avoid festival evenings there. November is a popular start to Yangon's drier travel season, so it's generally busier than wet October. December is drier still and also a peak month, so November can feel like a lively middle ground rather than a quiet bargain.

Make the most of the dry spell

With rain on only a few days, November works well for temple visits, street-food stops and a ride on the Yangon Circular Railway. The slow train loops through local neighbourhoods, giving you a look at daily life beyond the downtown sights. Don't count on it as quick transport.

Travelling with kids? Break up sightseeing with a stop for mohinga, a fish-noodle soup sold at tea shops and street stalls. At Shwedagon, keep your shoes in mind: you'll remove them before entering, and the stone can feel hot underfoot in the afternoon.