Being hot and normally no much rainfall in Central Myanmar part, the excellent time to visit regions in Central Myanmar would be October to May where the weather is hot and dry in all regions. It is also the time that is good for walking and cycling in the evening and to enjoy sunset in most regions' viewpoints. In that time, the temperature range between 75 F and 93 F within June and September and exploration to rural area culture and experiencing local lifestyle through traditional festivals can also be made. Because this region is central part of Myanmar and doesn't rain heavily, the rainy crazy can also join visiting to enjoy different or unique experience. There are even some itineraries which are planned especially for rainy season at Bagan. For those who enjoys to visit to the villages, winter will be the best time which starts around December to February.
There are many ways accessible for Central Myanmar. Having the middle part of Ayeyarwaddy river makes some domestic cruise as one of your extra options. Mostly used one to get here is airplane by inbound visitors or foreigners flown by Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airport and express or cars by domestic visitors. When the way comes from Southern Myanmar, visitors also use domestic cruise running along the Ayeyarwaddy. It is also used to get the central Myanmar regions as well.