August Weather in Mandalay - Rainy and Hot Season

Weather:August is still the rainy season, but it's near the end, and is not as hot as before. Just like July, although August is still in the off-season, some western tourists will come for a summer holiday. Heavy rainfall, however, may have an impact on tourism, causing flight delays, difficult road conditions and less pleasant landscapes.

The average maximum daytime temperature in Mandalay in August is 28℃ (82℉), feeling cool and humid. There is about 136 mm (5.3 inches) of rainfall across the whole of August, including 16 days of heavy rainfall.

Ultra-violet levels are extremely high (11+ UV index) at midday, when the skies are clear. The average night-time temperature is a warm 24℃ (75℉).

Clothing:The average daytime temperature in August is a cool 28℃/82℉; T-shirts and thin coats are the order of the day. As there are high rates of precipitation, when going out please don't forget to bring an umbrella or raincoat and to wear water-proof sandals.

During the rainy-season months, there is a higher rate of dengue fever. If you cover your skin, especially in the grass, this will help to avoid mosquito bites. If going for outdoor activities, you should wear a thin long-sleeved shirt.

Other Tips

1. Rainy as it is, ultra-violet radiation is still strong.

2. Heavy rainfall may trigger a series of geohazards. Please keep an eye on the weather forecast and the local news.

3. It's a little cool at night. Please bring a coat when going out.

Discover real reviews of Highlights Travel Family's best-rated service across trusted platforms.

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.

Gerd, Jan 2018

Planning our trip

We have spend that last eight months planning a trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Alisa Lia was creative & patient helping us customize our tour to include the sites and adventures we were excited to see. Hard waiting for the trip to start.

Jamie Danner, Oct 2023

My experience in Thai

All of this was well organized by the local office. The holiday was wonderful. Our guide, Mr. Longdy（ Siem Reap）were exceptional. He shared his extensive knowledge of the many wonderful places we visited, and were flexible to take us to additional places along the way based on discussions. Thank you so much .shared their extensive knowledge of the many wonderful places we visited, and were flexible to take us to additional places along the way based on discussions.

kelli, Jul 2023

Things to Do

There will be persistent and high precipitation in August. Since there is heavy rain more than half the month, indoor activities are more advisable than outdoor ones. Going shopping at the traditional markets may be a good option.

Visit the Jade Market

The best jade in the world comes from Myanmar and usually passes through Mandalay. So the Jade Market in Mandalay is a place you just cannot miss. It's popular among locals as well as tourists.

Foreigners need to pay a $1 admission price to the market. If you prefer, you could sit outside and observe craftspeople cutting and polishing jade nearby.

The market is divided into different sections depending on the type of jade and the process. It is very interesting to watch the dealers judging the wares and buying or discarding them, checking the quality with LED-flashlights, and haggling over prices.

The jade appears in all sorts of states from rough rock to fine jewelry. Even if you don"t appreciate jade, this place is still interesting to many.

Explore similar itineraries:

9-Day Myanmar Highlights Tour

14-Day Myanmar and Thailand Essence Tour

Visit Zegyo Market

Zegyo Market, the oldest and most important market in Mandalay, is in downtown Mandalay. It is a distribution center for vegetables, fruit and other fresh products, as well as a major market for jewelry and handicrafts.

In this, one of the largest markets in Myanmar, you can really feel the pulse of the people as you stroll around. There are many shops and stalls even on the perimeter of the market. The products for sale flood every corner of the place. Fruit, apparel, household items, souvenirs, and prayer items are all highly visible and for sale.

Unlike the "touristy" local markets often listed on travel websites or in books, this market does not cater to foreigners. No one will hassle you here and you'll be free to browse. Even if you are not planning to shop, this is a very interesting place to explore, to get a feel for the local culture.

7-Day Myanmar Essence Tour Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan Tour with e-Visa

Visit Myanmar with Asia Highlights

We provide tailor-made tours to Myanmar. Tours typically start or end in Yangon or Mandalay and last approximately 9 days; visiting Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.