Things to do in Naypyidaw in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Naypyidaw. The weather is usually hot, sticky, with temperatures ranging from 76—96°F (24—36°C).

Naypyidaw has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Naypyidaw. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Naypyidaw in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Naypyidaw in May

Top experiences in May
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Holidays in Naypyidaw in May
May
  • Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
Other notable holidays
  • Maha Thingyan (April 1321)
  • Eid al-Adha (June 17)
  • Martyrs' Day (July 19)
  • Full Moon Day of Waso (July 20)
  • Day off for Full Moon Day of Waso (July 22)
  • Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (October 16)
  • Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (October 1718)
  • Diwali/Deepavali (November 1)
  • Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone (November 1516)
  • National Day (December 9)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Kayin New Year Day (December 30)
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Weather in Naypyidaw in May

Temperatures on an average day in Naypyidaw in May

The average temperature in Naypyidaw in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 96°F (36°C) to a low of 76°F (24°C). Some would describe it as hot, sticky.

For comparison, the hottest month in Naypyidaw, April, has days with highs of 100°F (38°C) and lows of 74°F (23°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 87°F (30°C) and lows of 59°F (15°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Naypyidaw in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
96°F
highs
76°F
lows

General weather summary

Hot, sticky
Feels like
31%
Chance of rain
0.155 in
Amount
9.1 mph
Wind speed
60%
Humidity
13.1 hrs
Daylight length
5:30 AM
Sunrise
6:33 PM
Sunset
31%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 96°F (36°C) and a low of 76°F (24°C), it generally feels hot, sticky. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Naypyidaw in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Naypyidaw has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Naypyidaw that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Naypyidaw for May.
Uppatasanti Pagoda
1. Uppatasanti Pagoda
4.5
(1289)
Pagoda
Sights & Landmarks
A replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, this Buddhist pagoda stands at 99 meters tall.
the teak spa & restaurants
2. the teak spa & restaurants
4.1
(121)
Restaurant
Spas & Wellness
သုခ ရွှေပြည် liquor store
3. သုခ ရွှေပြည် liquor store
3.5
(10)
Liquor store
Sights & Landmarks
တပ်မတော်စစ်သမိုင်းပြတိုက်(နေပြည်တော်) Defence Services Museum (Nay Pyi Daw)
4. တပ်မတော်စစ်သမိုင်းပြတိုက်(နေပြည်တော်) Defence Services Museum (Nay Pyi Daw)
4.2
(44)
Museum
Military Museums
Nay Pyi Taw Zoological Gardens
5. Nay Pyi Taw Zoological Gardens
Zoos & Aquariums
Zoos
Zoo with big mammals such as giraffes, white tigers & elephants, plus crocodiles & a penguin house.
National Museum of Myanmar (Naypyidaw)
6. National Museum of Myanmar (Naypyidaw)
4.3
(86)
National museum
Museums
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