Weather by month for central Vietnam, the best months to go and how Vietnam's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Mar
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 25°C · 13 rain days
Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 28°C · 13–27 rain days
Jun
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 28°C · 22 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 13°C | 21 days (150 mm) | 5.9 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| February | 21°C / 14°C | 13 days (92 mm) | 7.7 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| Best month: March | 25°C / 17°C | 13 days (91 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| April | 27°C / 19°C | 16 days (146 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| May | 28°C / 20°C | 25 days (227 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| June | 28°C / 20°C | 22 days (165 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| July | 27°C / 20°C | 25 days (241 mm) | 9.7 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| August | 27°C / 20°C | 24 days (228 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| September | 26°C / 19°C | 26 days (363 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 23°C / 18°C | 27 days (687 mm) | 6.5 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| November | 22°C / 17°C | 25 days (425 mm) | 6.6 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| December | 19°C / 14°C | 26 days (362 mm) | 4.1 h/day | 6.0/10 |
Figures for central Vietnam; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
19°C / 13°C · 21 rain days · 5.9 h sun
January is cool, with highs of 19°C and lows of about 13°C. Rain falls on around 21 days, adding up to 150 mm, and you get about 5.9 hours of sun a day. It scores 6.5, a good month overall. Pack a warm layer and a rain jacket.
21°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 7.7 h sun
February is drier and a little warmer, with highs near 21°C. Rain falls on about 13 days (92 mm), and sunshine rises to 7.7 hours a day. With a score of 7.3 it is a good month and one of the strongest of the year.
25°C / 17°C · 13 rain days · 9.6 h sun
March is the best month to visit, with the top score of 7.5. Highs reach about 25°C and lows about 17°C. It has the fewest rain days of the year at 12.7 (91 mm) and 9.6 hours of sun a day. If you can choose any month, choose this one.
27°C / 19°C · 16 rain days · 9.9 h sun
April is warm, with highs of about 27°C and 9.9 hours of sun a day. Rain picks up to 16 days and 146 mm. It scores 6.6, still a good month, but it is wetter than March.
28°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 10.1 h sun
May brings highs of about 28°C and 10.1 hours of sun a day, but rain falls on almost 25 days (227 mm). It scores 6.2, a good month, but expect a shower on most days and plan some indoor time.
28°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.0 h sun
June is the hottest month, with highs of 28.2°C, and the sunniest, with 11 hours a day. Rain falls on about 22 days (165 mm). Even so, it has the lowest score of the year at 4.9, rated only ok. If your dates are flexible, pick another month.
27°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 9.7 h sun
July has highs of about 27°C and 9.7 hours of sun a day. Rain is frequent, on about 25 days, totalling 241 mm. It scores 6.4, a good month, but bring rain gear and keep your plans flexible.
27°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.0 h sun
August is much like July: highs of about 27°C, 10 hours of sun a day and rain on about 24 days (228 mm). It scores 6.3, a good month. Expect wet spells and leave room in your plans for them.
26°C / 19°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
September scores well at 7, a good month, with highs near 26°C and 9.1 hours of sun a day. But rain is heavy: about 26 rain days and 363 mm. Come prepared for regular downpours.
23°C / 18°C · 27 rain days · 6.5 h sun
October is the wettest month by far, with 687 mm of rain over about 27 days. Highs drop to about 23°C and sunshine to 6.5 hours a day. It still scores 6.6, rated good, but if you dislike rain, this is the month to avoid.
22°C / 17°C · 25 rain days · 6.6 h sun
November stays very wet, with rain on 25 days and 425 mm in total. Highs are about 22°C and you get 6.6 hours of sun a day. It scores 6.7, a good month, but pack for rain on most days.
19°C / 14°C · 26 rain days · 4.1 h sun
December is the coolest and darkest month, with highs of 18.5°C, lows of about 14°C and just 4.1 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on about 26 days (362 mm). It scores 6, rated good, but it is grey, cool and wet, so it is not an ideal choice.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March is the best month for city trips. Days reach about 24.7°C with lows of 16.8°C, and you get 9.6 hours of sun. Rain falls on about 12.7 days and totals 91 mm, the lowest of the year.
Hiking & nature
February and March suit hiking best. They are the driest months, with 92 mm and 91 mm of rain on about 13 days. Highs of 20.8°C and 24.7°C keep long walks comfortable. Avoid October, when rain reaches 687 mm.
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FAQ
March is the best month to visit Vietnam, with the highest score of the year at 7.5 out of 10. It has the fewest rain days, 12.7, and only 91 mm of rain. Days reach about 24.7°C and nights drop to 16.8°C, with 9.6 hours of sun a day. February is a close second at 7.3.
June is only an ok month for Vietnam. It has the lowest score of the year, 4.9 out of 10. It is the warmest month, with highs of 28.2°C and lows of 20.3°C, and it has 21.8 rain days. It also has the most sun, 11 hours a day, and less rain (165 mm) than July or August.
August is rated good, but expect rain. It scores 6.3 out of 10. It is warm, with highs of 27.4°C, and gets 10 hours of sun a day. However, it has 23.5 rain days and 228 mm of rain. If you want drier weather, go in March, which has 12.7 rain days.
October scores 6.6 out of 10, but it is the wettest month in the data. It has 687 mm of rain and 26.7 rain days, the most of any month. Sun drops to 6.5 hours a day, and highs are 22.7°C. If rain would ruin your plans, avoid October and choose February or March.
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