Myanmar - weather & travel conditions in April

Weather

April is the transition period between the rainy and dry seasons. At the start of the April, the Myanmar land is quite cool, the clear blue sky is always sunny, which is very suitable for tourist and leisure activities.

Temperature increases when it comes to the middle and the end of the month. The weather in Myanmar in April has the highest temperature of the year, reaching over 40 °C. Rainfall is still scarce.

Temperature (Min & Max), Precipitation in some highlights of Myanmar in April

Location

Avg. Temp in °C(°F)

Avg. Prp in mm(in)

Min

Max

Bago

24(75)

37(98)

15(0.59)

Hsipaw

24(75)

38(100)

38(1.5)

Kengtung

18(64)

33(91)

43(1.69)

Kyaikto

24(75)

37(98)

15(0.59)

Mandalay

24(75)

38(100)

38(1.5)

Monywa

24(75)

38(100)

38(1.5)

Mrauk-Oo

23(73)

34(93)

44(1.73)

Pindaya

24(75)

38(100)

38(1.5)

Pyin Oo Lwin

24(75)

38(100)

38(1.5)

Sittwe

23(73)

34(93)

44(1.73)

Yangon

24(75)

37(98)

15(0.59)

Temperature & Precipitation in Yagon, Mandalay, Bagan, Mrauk-Oo,... in April

Event

The Burmese Thingyan festival

One of the famous festivals in Myanmar is New Year's Water Festival (Thingyan). It is April’s greatest festival and the most significant event for the Burmese people in the nation. This Myanmar New Year's festival lasts from April 12 to 16 every year. It is a cozy nationwide festival in mid-April, with a festive atmosphere filling the country. The Thingyan Festival is similar to the Songkran festival held in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. People go to the streets with water balloons, taps and saucepans to splash each other in the festive spirit. The festival also features food, dance, drums and music, creating one of the greatest and most loved festivals in Myanmar.

Panguni Uthiram Festival

Venue: Sri Angata Eswari Munieswar Pagoda, Pelikha Village, Kyuk Tan Town, Yangon Area

The festival is held for 5 weekdays from April 13 to April 17. Panguni Uthiram Festival is a celebration of great significance to the Hindu community in Myanmar. Participants of this festival walk on hot coals to expel evils from their bodies and spirits. Then they soak their feet in goat milk and the ritual is complete when they rub their feet with turmeric. It is considered that the participants who attend the ritual will get lucky. Thousands of tourists also attended the ceremony to witness how this traditional festival blends into the urban environment of a burgeoning city like Yangon. Visitors can experience this delightful celebration with locals who wish to show the world their unique culture and traditions.

Shwemawdaw Temple Festival

Shwemawdaw Pagoda Festival is held in April in Bago. Every year, dancers and troupes gather and perform at this festival. The performers make new and beautiful outfits from the pre-received money and will practice training during monsoons. It attracts many tourists from everywhere in the world to pay homage to the sacred temple. Buddhists and visitors will witness a thrilling performance from the performers. Diverse cultures and traditions can be seen in these performances by dance troupes made up of many races in Myanmar.

How to do and what to expect if travel to Myanmar in April

April is a nice time to take a vacation to Myanmar which is the end month of the dry season, bringing about unique landscape changes. There are many great places in Myanmar worth a visit and exciting activities to do.

The outdoor activities, sightseeing and exploring nature are one of the things not to be missed when coming to Myanmar in April. Visitors cannot miss the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cool blue water, snorkel and watching the beautiful coral reefs or even explore mysterious caves, enjoy the beauty of the pristine, fresh and magical Mergui archipelago, or visit Inle Lake by longboat and discover the unique lifestyle of the people there in the floating houses to better understand the local life in Inle Lake Myanmar.

In addition, an experience not to be missed when coming to Inle Lake is to take a hot air balloon to see a panoramic view of the Inle river. Looking down from the hot air balloon, appearing in front of your eyes is the picturesque Inle Lake area with romantic natural scenery, simple floating houses and daily activities of the people here.

Beaches in Ngapali promise good swimming and relaxation and enjoy the clear blue waters overlooking the Bay of Bengal. You can spend time here relaxing in the sand and sunbathing, but if you want you will also find plenty of other activities to do at Ngapali Beach like trekking and sightseeing. In addition to Ngapali, there are also many other beautiful beaches such as Ngwe Saung, Dawei and Chaung Tha...

Just dress loose-fitting and drink enough water. Sunglasses, sun hats are needed and a noon break between your visits is highly advisable.

Hiking through the forest and horseback riding are also extremely interesting activities you can participate in when coming to Myanmar in April. The town of Kalaw is a great choice with rolling hills, great beautiful mountains and local villages scattered throughout the countryside. Alternatively, you can also enjoy your time in Kalaw and explore craggy caves, breathtaking temples and bustling local markets.

Visiting temples: Myanmar has always been known to tourists as a land of temples and shrines. April is also the month where many annual worshiping ceremonies take place, so this is an opportunity to participate in learning more about the religious culture of this country.

During April, the number of visitors is high so don’t forget to book the hotels in advance to avoid the peak season and full services.

You should prepare cool, active summer-autumn clothes. Besides, thin coats are also essential. It will help you stay warm when there are sudden showers.

Prepare to get wet (and sometimes powdery) when walking around during the New Year time as throwing buckets of water on passersby is part of the celebration. Just don’t forget to water-proof your camera and mobile phone!

If you don’t want to get wet, stay inside or visit the country at another time.

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