The weather in January in Vietnam
It's pleasantly warm in January in Vietnam with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Vietnam. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Vietnam. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2023, Vietnam reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 42 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Vietnam
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Vietnam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Vietnam | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 42 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Vietnam with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Vietnam is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Check out the climate of Vietnam for all months and discover the best travel time
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.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Vietnam
Temperature in January in Vietnam over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Vietnam. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Vietnam
Total precipitation in January in Vietnam over the years
Daily UV index in January in Vietnam
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Vietnam, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.