Mount Victoria National Park

National Park

Highland park in Rakhine with cloud forest and steep ridges; visitors come for hiking, endemic birdwatching and viewpoints over the Rakhine coast.

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Mount Victoria National Park essentials

Country: Myanmar
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Kyat (K)
Language: Burmese

Mount Victoria National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mount Victoria National Park

Visit during the cool, dry season for more comfortable conditions and clearer trails; check political and local travel advisories before planning a trip.

Cool, dry season
November-February · 18-30°C
Popular months for trekking and wildlife spotting with lower humidity.
Hot season
March-May · 25-36°C
Heat increases and midday trekking is less comfortable.

Weather & Climate near Mount Victoria National Park

Climate

Mount Victoria National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in April) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (3440 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 1° - 12° 6° 6 mm mostly sunny 47% 1.6 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
February Very Good 2° - 13° 7° 12 mm mostly sunny 41% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
March Excellent 5° - 16° 11° 14 mm mostly sunny 44% 2.1 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 74 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 9° - 17° 13° 402 mm overcast 70% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.0h
June Poor 9° - 15° 12° 542 mm overcast 82% 2.3 m/s 1.8 very high 13.3h
July Poor 10° - 15° 12° 620 mm overcast 87% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 13.2h
August Poor 10° - 15° 12° 667 mm overcast 86% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.7h
September Poor 9° - 15° 12° 527 mm overcast 85% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Poor 8° - 15° 11° 459 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
November Good 5° - 13° 9° 77 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.0h
December Good 2° - 13° 7° 40 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.6 m/s 1.3 high 10.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mount Victoria National Park

Access to Mount Victoria National Park is typically via road from the nearest regional centres in Rakhine State. Travel in this part of Myanmar should be planned carefully with local guidance and awareness of current travel advisories and permit requirements.

Tips for Visiting Mount Victoria National Park

  • Check local permissions before visiting; access to parts of Rakhine State can be restricted.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with the park - trails and signage are limited and local knowledge improves safety and interpretation.
  • Bring sun protection and plenty of water; the park's lowland areas can be hot and humid.