April is Bagan"s hot season and temperature hits the highest level. This month is when the famous Myanmar Water Festival takes place. Taking part in the biggest festival of the year will bring you a lot of joy and also help with the heat.
Weather: The highest temperature in Bagan in April can reach 104°F (40°C ) and the lowest 68°F (20°C ). The average high temperature is around 90°F (32°C ), with the average low around 76°F (24°C ).
Bagan in AprilWhat to Wear and Bring: If you are going outdoors during the daytime, always carry a bottle or two of water with you. Long sleeves and pants help with this as well as protecting your skin from the burning sun. Sunglasses and a sun hat are necessary, and make sure you take enough sunblock
The weather is cooler in the mornings and evenings in Bagan (around 16–20°C). If you plan to wake up for the sunrise at 5–6am, don’t forget to take a light jacket with you.
April Weather in BaganWhat Our Customers Said
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Excellent planned and executed Myanmar excursion
Asia Highlights and their local Myanmar partner "mAsia" did an excellent job in planning and execution of a one week trip to Myanmar.The various tour guides and drivers had good knowledge and good command over English. MoreGerd, Jan 2018
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Excellent planned and executed Myanmar excursion
They never failed to be at the agreed locations and on time. Cars provided spacious and in very good condition. Hotels booked met our expectations - especially Yangon, Bagan, Lake Inle. MoreGerd, Jan 2018
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In good hands with Sam
Sam Ol took very good care of us - lots of information, listened to and answered all our questions, was passionate about the places we visited and about his people and country. He was kind, had a great sense of humor, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable at all times. He helped us to fall in love with Cambodia in 3 short days. MoreCarol Jones, Feb 2023
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Best tour guide in Cambodia
When we first arrived at the airport in Siem Riep it was so nice to be greeted by Mr Sam Ol. We instantly fell at home when we saw his friendly smile. We were impressed by his great English and knowledge of the temples. On the tour to the temples Sam took care of us every step of the way. He took awesome pictures of us. It felt like we were on a tour given by our brother who is also a professional photographer. Also, we appreciate his humor as well as the fact he had an answer for every question we had. I give Sam 5 stars, best tour guide ever :) MoreLen S, Feb 2023
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Things to Do
Visiting Temples
Ananda Temple is one of the most famous temples in Bagan. There are four standing Buddhas facing the cardinal directions of east, north, west, and south, and these are commonly regarded as the most magnificent Buddha statues. Apart from Buddhas, you can also explore the history of Myanmar from the plaques and paintings inside the temple.
Ananda Temple in BaganApart from the Ananda Temple, you can also visit the most prosperous temple, the Shwezigon Paya, take a close look at the architectural style of the Sulamani Temple as well as the wall paintings inside, or watch a sunrise and sunset from the top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda.
You are highly recommended to take two or more days to explore the plains in different forms of transport. To avoid being distracted by a map during the journey, we suggest that you roughly plan the journey with a map or a guidebook beforehand.
If you go on a guided tour, you will visit three to five temples and pagodas in a day. Regardless of which style of trip you take, you will definitely find your own surprises in the plains of Bagan.
Here is the list of the Top-9 attractions in Bagan to help you plan your activities during your trip.
Shwezigon PagodaBe aware: When visiting temples and pagodas, your legs and shoulders should always be covered. Therefore, you are recommended to wear long sleeves and long pants (they must cover your knees). Upon entering, don’t forget to take off your hat, shoes, and socks.
Damaged temples: A large earthquake hit Bagan in 2016 and caused significant damage to many of the temples. Although the majority of temples are open to the public to be explored, many of them are being repaired, so it is inevitable that you will see some temples covered in protective tarpaulin, and this may affect your visit slightly.
Avoid the Heat of the Afternoon
Outdoor activities in the scorching afternoon weather will definitely make you feel uncomfortably hot and dry, especially in the period 12pm–4pm, so we highly recommend that you stay indoors during this period.
Since it’s extremely hot and dry in Bagan, and the temperature peaks at midday, the morning sessions of activities in Bagan are usually arranged from 5am–11am and 4pm–7pm.
Temples in BaganMost hotels (3 stars and above) in the area are equipped with swimming pools, so it would be a nice choice to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the water. You may also like to stay in a shady teahouse.
After lunch, we will send you back to your hotel for a rest, and this period of time (12pm–4pm) is for you to make your own arrangements. In the afternoon, the activities usually start at 4pm and end at 6pm–7pm with an evening meal.
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