Myanmar - weather & travel conditions in March

Weather

Being a shoulder season in Myanmar, the weather in March starts to heat up in many areas with temperatures ranging from 30-35°C. Known as a dry month of the year, you will not have to worry about the rain across the country.

The central plains will be drier and hotter than the mountains and seas (including major cities like Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon) where temperatures average around 36°C throughout the month.

The central plains (including big cities like Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon) will be drier and hotter than the mountains and seas with average temperatures around 36°C throughout the month.

In general, the weather is pleasant in the mountains or the coast. The average temperature in the mountains around Inle Lake and Kalaw is around 30°C.

The beaches at this time are great, like Ngapali beach, which has a temperature of around 31°C combined with drenched sunshine and cool breezes.

Weather in some popular tourist destinations in Myanmar in March

Average temperature & precipitation in some top destinations in Myanmar during March

Events

Shwedagon Pagoda Festival

This festival takes place on the full moon day of March on the Myanmar calendar for 1 week at Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred and famous temple in Yangon, Myanmar. The meaning of the festival is to show their respect to the Buddha and his teaching. There are many activities such as monks chanting without a break, people can pour water into Bo Bo-tree or see the contests of woven saffron, etc.

Pindaya Pagoda Festival

Taken place at Pindaya pagoda, south of Shan State, about 2 hours driving northwest of Inle Lake, the festival attracts many visitors annually. The highlight is that there are thousands of Buddha images in the Pindaya cave. Here, the people will gather and perform traditional rituals, musical performances, and dancing.

Bawgyo Pagoda Festival

Organized from 10th waxing to full March’s moon of Tabaung (March) in Bawgyo Pagoda, Shan State, Myanmar, the festival attracts a large number of devotees around the world to venerate four wooden Buddhas. The most highlight of the festival is the ethnic life of Myanmar coming from villages with their traditional costumes.

Indawgyi Shwe Myitzu Pagoda Festival

Every year, on March 8, the Indawgyi Shwe Myitzu Pagoda Festival is held in Mandalay, attracting thousands of people to attend. The festival lasts 10 days around the full moon with outstanding activities such as music, concerts, boat racing,… The special thing is that the pagoda is located on a small island in the lake but before the festival starts, two sandbanks are formed so that people can walk from the bank to the pagoda then after the festival ends, these two sandbanks disappear.

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

It is also great if you plan to visit Myanmar in March. At this time, the number of visitors is not so much as January or February, you can avoid the crowds to experience more enjoyable.

The weather in March is perfect for taking a long boat ride around the lakes, on the green river canals, exploring the markets on stilts, the authentic life of the people and the craftsmen. Besides, the beaches are also a great place for visitors to enjoy their vacation in March.