The dry zone and lower-central Burma

The dry zone and lower-central Burma tend to be more arid and dry (hence the name), with extreme temperatures from February to May. Just as above, make sure to choose your clothes wisely as locals are conservative here too and the rays are intense. June to October bring in a welcome relief to the heat with moderate showers. November to February bring the best weather for this area, and can even get to a chilly temperature during the nights.
 

Upper-central, north and east

This part of Burma tends to have more of a fluctuation in temperature throughout the day. During February to May, daytime can bring very high temperatures and intense sun. The evenings cool off more than south Burma but people tend to look for higher altitude areas such as Kalaw and Pyin Oo Lwin. June to October bring moderate rains which are more welcomed than they are in the south; the temperature lowers and the rain is less frequent and intense. November to February bring cool to very cold temperatures for those in higher altitude areas. In areas such as Kachin, and the lower Himalayan areas, you will even need gloves to go with your jacket and pants.
 

When is the best time to visit Burma?

November to February are the months that have the easiest and most comfortable weather to travel across all of Burma. Clear skies and lower temperatures are fairly steady throughout the whole country, which is usually lush green from the just-passed monsoon. If travelling during February to May, be prepared for the heat, no matter where you are, and expect to be more comfortable in upper-central, north and west Burma more so than other areas. During the rains of June through October, avoid travelling through the south, as the islands tend to shut down their transportation, and join the people heading anywhere north of Yangon.