Myanmar Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Mawlamyine, and Bago
This month in numbers
Myanmar experienced its 16th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 25.89°C, marking an anomaly of +0.8°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures on record, with an anomaly of +1°C. The period of April–June 2026 also ranked as the 27th warmest on record for Myanmar, with an average temperature of 26.18°C and an anomaly of +0.4°C.
What changed
Over the past three months (April–June 2026), Myanmar's average temperature was +0.4°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This places Myanmar at 221st out of 234 regions for its 3-month anomaly, indicating it was among the cooler regions globally during this period. In contrast, the global land temperature for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What’s driving change?
The strengthening of the southwest monsoon has been a significant driver of weather patterns in Myanmar during June. The National Unity Government's (NUG) Ministry of Social, Labour, and Humanitarian Affairs (MSLHA) issued warnings of widespread rainfall and potential heavy downpours due to an intensifying monsoon and the possible development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal in early June. This led to isolated heavy rainfall in several regions, with risks of landslides and riverbank erosion. A jade mine landslide, triggered by monsoon rains on 28 June, resulted in five deaths and 15 missing persons. Additionally, a "Green Flood" alert was active in Myanmar from 2 to 13 June, with local media reporting flooding in Kachin State and the Ayeyarwady River levels increasing by over 3 metres between 4 and 11 June. The is further influenced by the evolving ENSO phase, with a strong El Niño expected to develop by the end of 2026, which is typically linked to irregular rainfall patterns and extreme weather events.
Looking ahead
A strong El Niño is expected to develop by the end of 2026, which could bring irregular rainfall patterns and higher daytime temperatures in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Myanmar
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Myanmar – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Myanmar
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Cwa · TemperateMyanmar has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±3.8°C) and a wet/dry cycle (56× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jun (-84 mm, -21%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Myanmar
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Myanmar changing?
Myanmar is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Myanmar come from?
Climate data for Myanmar comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Myanmar climate data cover?
The Myanmar climate profile covers Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Mawlamyine and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Myanmar
How often is the Myanmar climate update refreshed?
The Myanmar climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.