Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate and overall the weather is hot, humid, and wet. However, there are variations in temperature and rainfall, depending on the location and season.
There are three distinct seasons: the dry season from November to February, the hot season from March to May, and the wet season from June to October.
Dry season: During the dry season, it's sunny, cool, and dry during the day while it becomes chilly then cold at night. Average temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F) both in the central region and coastal areas. It's much cooler around Inle Lake. The dry season is undoubtedly the best time to travel in Myanmar.
Clothing:Wearing a vest and shorts is adequate during the day. A thin coat and pants are needed for the chilly evenings. Use skincare products like sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and moisturizer to protect your skin. A swimsuit and broad-brimmed hat are needed when visiting Ngapali Beach.
Hot season: During the hot season, it's dry and hot throughout the country. Coastal areas like Ngapali Beach and Yangon aremore humid as the monsoon brings steamy heat. It's very dry and hot in central regions like Bagan and Mandalay as temperatures increase to 40°C (104°F). It's much cooler around Inle Lake.
Be careful to avoid the midday heat when visiting.
Clothing: Wearing a vest, shorts, and a long-sleeved shirt is adequate as it's very hot. Take an umbrella and sunhat to escape from the burning sun. Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and moisturizer are also needed. A swimsuit and broad-brimmed hat are needed when visiting Ngapali Beach.
Wet season: During the wet season, the rains sometimes bring floods and overflowing rivers, making travel more difficult. Coastal areas receive over 197 inches of rain each year while the "dry zone" (Bagan, Inle, and Mandalay), protected by mountains, receives below 39.4 inches.
Rains tend to fall in the afternoon and evening, leaving mornings for sightseeing.
Clothing: Wearing a vest and shorts is adequate for during the daytime. A thin coat and pants are needed for the cold nights. Take an umbrella, raincoat, and non-slip shoes for rainy days.
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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. More
Gerd, Jan 2018
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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. More
Jamie Danner, Oct 2023
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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. More
kelli, Jul 2023
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Seamless Planning
From the day I submitted an inquiry request, I instantly received a response from Monica asking my preferences for my trip. She has been attentive and responsive to our every needs and we very much appreciate it. Looking forward to our trip in November but many thanks to Monica for making this experience to seamless thus far. More
Sana Samhouri, Jul 2023
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Very professional agency for a memorable trip to Asia
A special thanks to Albee who worked with us and helped to tailor the itinerary to our taste, she was amazing and always available for whatever we needed. The trip would not have been the same without her and her team. Thank you! More
Daniela, Jul 2023
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It was our first time in Cambodia and …
It was our first time in Cambodia and we had a wonderful time. The accommodations, food, and sites were really beautiful. We ended our trip with a relaxing massage. Sam was very accommodating to our needs and knowledgeable. Thank you for the laughter and for being so kind. More
Amy Oakes Moon, Jun 2023
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Our guide Borin - never boring!
Our guide Borin, in Cambodia, was knowledgeable, understanding and thoughtful in every aspect of the plan he put together for our trip to Siem Reap and in its execution. He can read the room, and knew exactly how to pace the tour, when to pause, when to break, and how to prepare us for the maximum benefit. He is extremely kind and caring, and it showed at every turn. He also is a dab hand with the camera, and we have a lot of great pictures to show for it. Kudos to my Asia Highlights coordinator - Cathy Chen, for picking Borin. Borin works with a driver (007) who was also very kind and caring. Whenever we returned to the car, he would have cold towel rolls and chilled water to refresh us. So amazingly considerate. It was an unforgettable experience More
David Muliyil, Jun 2023
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Great visit!
Our guide, Anna, was fantastic! She was highly informative and a delight to spend our days with. Would request her again if we were to return! More
Alejandra M Almonte, Jun 2023
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We've had such a great experience…
We've had such a great experience planning our honeymoon with Alisa at Asia Highlights! We gave her our dream itinerary, thinking that it might be impossible to do all the things we wanted, but Alisa made our dreams a reality! She's gone so far above and beyond to answer ALL of our questions and make little adjustments that will make a huge impact on our experience. More
Lauren, Jun 2023
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Alisa knows how to work fast and please a customer.
Alisa is very helpful and works very fast. I am a very difficult client because Inknow what I want in therm of hotels and comfort. She had a lot of patience with me, and moved a lot the plan of the trip, always following my requests. It was a pleasure organizing my trip with her. I recommend her a lot! Thanks Alisa. Malala from Argentina. More
maria laura artola, Jun 2023
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Trip-of-a-lifetime
In addition, I want to specifically mention the guides provided in certain locations. Rum, in Siem Reap, made the most memorable experience possible. His positivity was contagious - even when it felt like 1000 degrees and we were tired. He brought it all to life, and created a couple days of Ankor Wat, etc. that we will never forget! He heard my daughter's request for specific Cambodian food, and changed our itinerary to go to a village and eat at a locally known shop. He brought the dessert she asked about to us in the car! Overall, he and his driver "Lucky" were a reason to go to Siem Reap. In addition, the other guides (minus one which was switched out immediately) were stupendous. Mon in Bangkok was friendly and provided a great day there; Eak in Chiang Mai gave us a world-class food-tour and day touring the city and its surrounding temples with lots of laughs; Tommy in Hanoi kept us from getting killed in the traffic and gave a stupendous food and architecture/history tour - so very friendly and funny; the fishing village tour in Hoi An, as well as the side-car tour in Saigon, were both unforgettable! Thank you Sharon, and Asia Highlights. Would definitely use again for future trips! More
Teri Simpson, Apr 2023
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Cambodia and Vietnam adventure!
Our guide in Cambodia, Meas Darapolaith (Pol), was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful. His English was excellent and he shared important insights about history and the magnificent sites we visited. We highly recommend him! More
Jennifer Roth Krieger, Apr 2023
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My daughter and I wanted to discover SE…
My daughter and I wanted to discover SE Asia. Being the first in that region, we wanted to use a tour service company. We ended up using Asia Highlights. From the beginning we were impressed with their services. We left home with of mind because all the pre-travel arrangements were taking care and communicate to us efficiently. All our questions were answered promptly. Once in the countries, we were welcome by our excellent tour guides. Everything was taking care for us. We did not have one issue. They selected the right tours guides for us, they were highly knowledgeable and so much attentive to our needs. We had Dhat in Vietnam and Borin in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I highly recommend Asia Highlights. I came back home so much rested, and with plenty of wonderful pictures and memories. I will definitely use Asia Highlights again for my next trip to Asia. More
Isabelle Dessaux, Apr 2023
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Fabulous tour and guide in Cambodia
We have been touring Cambodia, guided by Borin ( and driver 007) for the last 2 days. What a fabulous experience! Borin has been a wonderful guide, the best so far in Southeast Asia, explaining the history and culture of Cambodia through his tours of the temples in and around Angkor, as well as the Landmine museum. He has answered all our questions, made sure we were comfortable, and that we have had great food. 007 made sure we always had enough water and cool towels for our face/neck.We highly recommend Borin as a tour guide for Cambodia!! More
Monica, Mar 2023
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Best Travel Service for Asia Travel
Alisa Liu was in charge of making the arrangements and she helped us from the start to make all of the arrangements and also helped us when we had questions and requested some adjustments. Her service is of the highest professional level. We are 100% confident that our trip will be perfect. We’re also 100% confident that, if anything comes up during our trip, that Alisa will be there to guide us through and take care of us. We won’t even consider using another agency for travel around Asia and we would like to have Alisa work for us again. More
Leo Pospichal, Mar 2023
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Tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
The tour guides and drivers were another high point. All were very good, friendly, knowledgeable and spoke English well. There were two that I want to call out for their excellence. Chan Sovannarith in Siem Reap was our guide in Cambodia. He really made the experience special. His knowledge, willingness to answer all my questions, helpfulness and general attitude made him fun to be around. In order to praise the second exceptional guide I have to explain about an unfortunate occurrence that I had. I'm normally a very active senior, but after leaving Cambodia for Laos I was suddenly struck by the most intense back pain I've ever experienced, couldn't even roll over in bed (turned out to be sciatica). The guide, Mr. Sonophet, really went the extra mile. He went with my traveling companion and bought a back brace and medications for me. When that didn't help much he took me to a clinic where I was seen by a doctor, given a shot and pain meds. He hand-made a walking stick for me that I'm still using! He made it possible for me to somewhat participate in the activities, i.e. a bed on the boat down the river. When it was time to move on to Bangkok he got me a wheelchair at the airport. I can't thank him enough for these kindnesses! This problem lasted for the remainder of the trip, through Bangkok and Phuket and these guides were also very helpful getting wheelchairs, etc. It was a terrible disappointment to have this wonderful trip disrupted, but it would have been SO much worse without the great help that I received from the guides and my poor travel companion! More
Deb M, Mar 2023
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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. More
Carol 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 :) More
Len 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 More
Pho Lover, Feb 2023
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Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand
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! More
Danielle Blount, Feb 2023
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Yangon
We recommend you explore the Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda. It's regarded as the most sacred religious site, with a history of over 2,600 years. The Shwedagon Pagoda Festival is convened in March and there are lots of Buddhist activities and various street fairs during the festival.
Apart from Buddhist culture, the sunrise and sunset from the Shwedagon Pagoda are also very stunning.
You should take a close look at the colonial buildings, such as the City Hall, Secretariat or Ministers' Office, Strand Hotel, and High Court Building.Each one tells stories about Myanmar's history.
The City Hall witnessed various major political demonstrations. The Strand Hotel is one of Asia's most enduring and awe-inspiring colonial landmarks. The High Court Building served as the seat of the high court during British colonial rule.
Observing people at Bogyoke Market or on the circular train is also a great way to learn about the local culture and lifestyle. You can find various commodities in the market, from handicrafts and textiles to local dishes and vegetables.
When taking the circular train, you have the opportunity to chat with locals and even be invited to their houses for some tea.
Mandalay
You can gain an insight into the Buddhist culture and architecture from famous religious sites. Sandamuni Pagoda contains hundreds of whitewashed pagodas and each houses a stone tablet of Buddhist scripture. The Mahamuni Buddha image is deified in the Mahamuni Pagoda and it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddha's life.
Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Monastery), known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, is the single remaining major original structure of the original royal palace.
We also recommend you climb Mandalay Hill, known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries. You can catch a wonderful view of the whole city, as well as the stunning sunset. Climbing barefoot is highly recommended as the surroundings are awesome!
You can also enjoy the breathtaking sunset over U Bein Bridge. Sitting on the boat and watching the sky turning from clear to red and dark is amazing. The tranquil and romantic atmosphere is perfect for couples.
A local boatman is highly recommended as he can tell you lots of historical legends about the Buddhist culture.
Bagan
Known as the "the land of a million pagodas", there are over 2,000 Buddhist pagodas in Bagan and they are important archaeological sites. You can explore the stunning architecture and gorgeous frescoes in the Ananda Temple, or climb to the top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda to watch the sunset.
A hot-air balloon trip is a must-do activityin Bagan. You can fly over Bagan and catch the view of the whole city. Observing over 2,000 pagodas from above is totally different from taking a close look at each pagoda on the ground.
The breathtaking sunrise is also an attraction. You have the opportunity to see the city waking up from the dark night and turning into a bright hub.
Taking a boat trip on the Irrawaddy River is an enjoyable activity. There, you can see the spectacular sunset when taking a sip of a local drink with friends. The peaceful and tranquil atmosphere can help you erase the fatigue of the journey.
Inle Lake
To know more about the water-based culture, you should take a boat trip on the lake. There, you can see a special scene of fishermen balancing on one foot while rowing with the other. This rowing style can only be seen at Inle Lake.
Floating markets like Ywana and the 5-day mobile bazaar are very special and worth visiting. Looking across the lake, you can see the spectacular sunset and many pagodas above the water.
You can pay a visit to Indein Stupa Complex (the Garden of Stupas) and Kakku (rows of pagodas). These pagodas are carved and gilded with images of mythical animals or other Buddhist patterns, showing mysterious legends and history to visitors.
Red Mountain Estate Vineyards and Winery is famous for nine different sorts of wine, made from local grapes. You can visit the vineyard while taking a sip of local wine.
Ngapali
Ngapali Beach is undoubtedly a good option for a family vacation or honeymoon. There, you can enjoy a private beach as most of the resorts have their own beach. It's an enjoyable activity to sunbathe on the beach with the soft sea wind, crystal clear seawater, and silver sand.
Water sports, such as kayaking and snorkeling, are also very popular among tourists.
It's highly recommended to taste various types of seafood at Ngapali, such as squid, lobster, king prawns, snapper, and barracuda. It's delicious, cheap, and fresh. A sumptuous seafood dinner is the best reward for you after a tiring day of sightseeing.
Exploring fishing villages by bicycle is a good way to learn how fishermen capture seafood. You can also find a variety of souvenirs, such as silver jewelry, handbags, shawls, and organic soaps, in souvenir shops in the villages.
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