Bogyoke Aung San Stadium
Stadium Historic Yangon stadium for football and public events
Central Yangon stadium used for football, athletics and large public gatherings; encountered by visitors roaming downtown and exploring nearby colonial streets and markets.
Bogyoke Aung San Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in central Yangon, Myanmar, named after independence leader Bogyoke Aung San. It is used primarily for football and athletics and serves as one of the town’s longstanding sporting venues.
The stadium hosts domestic sporting fixtures and local events rather than large international fixtures, and it occupies an established urban location within Yangon. Facilities reflect its long-running civic role rather than modern stadium standards.
The site traces its origins to the colonial and early independence periods when sporting grounds were established in Rangoon; the venue has remained an important local sports ground through the 20th and 21st centuries. It has been renamed in honour of the national leader while continuing to serve local sports and community events.
The stadium sits in central Yangon (Rangoon) in Yangon Region, within the city’s urban core and accessible via the city’s road network.
- Usage: The venue is centrally located in Yangon and commonly used for domestic football matches, athletics and public events, so check local schedules for visits.
How to Get to Bogyoke Aung San Stadium #
Bogyoke Aung San Stadium is located in central Yangon and is accessible by local taxis and buses. It is within walking distance of downtown Yangon and other civic landmarks; follow local signage and event directions on match days.
Tips for Visiting Bogyoke Aung San Stadium #
- Check the stadium's event calendar before visiting; match days and major events can restrict access to certain areas.
- Combine a visit with a walk through downtown Yangon; the stadium sits within the city's sporting and civic heart.
- If attending a match, be aware of local ticketing procedures and purchase from official vendors.
Best Time to Visit Bogyoke Aung San Stadium #
Best visited during the cool season for outdoor events and comfortable walking around the stadium and nearby areas.
Weather & Climate near Bogyoke Aung San Stadium #
Bogyoke Aung San Stadium's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. Heavy rainfall (2623 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C. Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (505 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (551 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (569 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (362 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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