What’s the climate like in Vietnam?
The current climate in Vietnam features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vietnam in recent years was 41°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in January 2016.
On average, Vietnam receives 2071 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Vietnam runs from June to November.
The climate in Vietnam is based on weather data from Hanoi. Other places, like Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City or Hội An, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Vietnam to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Vietnam?
The best time to visit Vietnam for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vietnam. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Vietnam
The climate table of Vietnam shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 32 | 29 | 113 | 195 | 295 | 355 | 389 | 341 | 194 | 64 | 22 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in May and July
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January
- Precipitation: 2071 mm per year, averaging 173 mm per month
- Driest months: 22 mm in December, 29 mm in March and 32 mm in February
- Wettest months: 389 mm in August, 355 mm in July and 341 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Vietnam
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vietnam
This graph shows how much rainfall Vietnam gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vietnam
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vietnam. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vietnam
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vietnam. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vietnam
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vietnam over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Vietnam
The weather in Vietnam is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors. Have you been to Vietnam? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Average Weather in Vietnam by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vietnam. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
