Bagan's February weather is one of the most enjoyable in a whole year. Dry and hot, it's still the cool season – the best time to visit Bagan as well as Myanmar. It's the high season and we recommend to book your journey in advance.
Weather: The average temperature in February is around 30.9°C. The average temperature in the daytime is around 37°C and will drop to 24°C in the evening. You will feel hot during the daytime and a bit cooler in the evening.
Bagan in FebruaryFebruary is relatively dry with almost no rainfall. With so few rainy days and comfortable temperatures, February is definitely the most suitable time for all kinds of outdoor activities.
Clothing:When taking part in outdoor activities, a sun hat or UV protection umbrella and mosquito repellent are necessities to prevent sunburn and mosquito bites. Take a thin coat and long-sleeved shirts as it's quite cool in the mornings and evenings. Moisturizing spray can also benefit your skin in the dry weather.
Average Temperature Chart for Bagan in FebruaryWhat 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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Mr. Sam
Mr. Sam our guide in Cambodia, he and the driver out standing service they went above and beyond touring, my wife so amazed beautiful country, we're planning back here near the futures. Thank Mr. Sam,We'll feedback the whole trip next week when we be home in US MorePho Lover, Feb 2023
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We are still in the middle of our trip, but we are just finishing up our time in Cambodia and our guide, Borin, has been AMAZING!!! He has truly made our time here unforgettable and I plan on referring all of my friends and family to come visit this beautiful country! Thank you, Borin, for everything you did to make our trip so fantastic! MoreDanielle Blount, Feb 2023
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Excellent service and Wonderful Guides
All of our guides have been terrific. Mr. Sam in Siem Reip was especially wonderful. Both he and our driver were polite, safe knowledgable and informative. Sam made our trip memorable and enioyable. We will definitely recommend Sam and Asia Highlights to our friends. MoreKaaren, Feb 2023
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Great tour guide Charity at Siem Reap
Our experience in Siem Reap could not have been any better thanks to our outstanding and cheerful guide, Charity. Her very good English speaking made it so easy to learn so much from her. She understood and answers all of our questions.She was relaxed and very knowledgeable. She went out out her way to help us make amazing pano photos of the cotton trees at Siem Reap and on our sunset cruise. She also advised us on Chanrey Tree restaurant—what we found to be the very best vegan restaurant on our first three weeks of our Asia tour. So glad to have vegan meals with very little oil!!! We are not supposed to have oil and is very hard to find vegan with no oil. Went went back the next night. MoreBarbara Cornyn, Jan 2023
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Things to Do
As temperatures at midday in February are usually too high for outdoor activities, it's recommended that you have a rest in your hotel or do some indoor activities, such as swimming and going to a spa.
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Appreciate the Ancient Ananda Temple
Bagan is an ancient city with a mysterious Buddhist culture. With more than 2,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas, Bagan is known as ‘the land of a million pagodas'.
Built in 1090 during the reign of King Kyanzittha, the Ananda Temple is the most magnificent and complete temple. It includes four giant Buddha statues and the main pagoda is surrounded by lots of small pagodas.
Ananda Temple in BaganThe walls of the pagodas are carved with a variety of animals and monsters, making the architecture exquisite and impressive. These gorgeous frescoes on the inside and stunning architecture on the outside have attracted billions of tourists to worship there.
When you walk barefoot around the main pagoda and take a close look at those gorgeous frescoes, you will find it stunning and will not be able to stop yourself from worshiping there.
Be aware: Wear decent clothes. Please cover your shoulders and knees, and take off your shoes and socks when entering the pagodas. Tuck away your feet — when you sit, your legs should not be stretched out and your feet should never face a Buddha. Take off your shoes and socks when climbing the pagodas.
Fly Over Bagan in a Hot-Air Balloon
A hot-air balloon trip is the most famous activity in Bagan. This activity can only be carried out in the dry season, which is from October to March. It has already become one of the must-do activities for tourists.
Taking a hot-air balloon trip over Bagan is the best way to enjoy an overall view of all the pagodas. This activity is usually carried out in the early morning and it lasts for about an hour, so you can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
Hot-Air Balloon in BaganSeeing the sun light up this ancient city slowly and thousands of pagodas showing themselves in front of your eyes, you will be pleasantly surprised and must not miss this activity — it's breathtaking and grand. Of course, please make sure you are not afraid of heights.
Watch a Sunset from the Irrawaddy River
After a day's activities to observe the pagodas, you will undoubtedly feel tired and exhausted. At this moment, any slow and gentle activities can help you to relax. Taking a boat trip on the Irrawaddy River is definitely the best choice.
There are some other places to watch a sunset in Bagan, such as the Shwesandaw Pagoda, but it's usually crowded and noisy in these venues. On the boat, however, you can watch the beautiful sunset from the still Irrawaddy River.
Sunset from the Irrawaddy RiverYou can also chat with the local people on the boat to see how friendly and enthusiastic they are. The overall view is quiet, grand, and romantic.
Be aware: The boat trip will last for one hour until the sunset so you might need a thin coat as the temperature will drop in the evening. Make sure you get a life jacket on the boat.
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