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 for Vietnam, with highs around 19°C and lows near 13.4°C. Rain falls on about 21 days but totals only 150mm, and sun hours sit at 5.9. The month scores 6.5, a good rating, and New Year's Day falls on January 1.
21°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 7.7 h sun
February warms slightly to a high of 20.8°C with lows of 13.8°C. Rain days drop to 13.2 and sunshine rises to 7.7 hours a day, making this a brighter stretch. It scores 7.3, a good rating overall.
25°C / 17°C · 13 rain days · 9.6 h sun
March brings the best conditions of the year, scoring 7.5. Highs reach 24.7°C and lows 16.8°C, with only 12.7 rain days and 9.6 hours of sun daily. Low rainfall of 91mm makes this a dry, comfortable month.
27°C / 19°C · 16 rain days · 9.9 h sun
April highs climb to 26.8°C with lows of 18.7°C. Rain days rise to 16 and rainfall reaches 146mm as wetter weather returns, but sun hours stay strong at 9.9. The month scores 6.6, a good rating, and Reunification Day falls on April 30.
28°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 10.1 h sun
May is warm and wetter, with highs of 27.6°C and lows of 20°C. Rain days jump to 24.7 and rainfall totals 227mm, so showers are frequent. It scores 6.2, a good rating, and Labour Day falls on May 1.
28°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.0 h sun
June is hot, with a high of 28.2°C and a low of 20.3°C, and rain falls on almost 22 days totalling 165mm. This is the lowest-scoring month at 4.9, an ok rating, reflecting the heat and persistent rain. Sun hours stay high at 11, the most of the year.
27°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 9.7 h sun
July stays hot at 27.2°C with lows of 19.9°C. Rain days reach 24.5 and rainfall climbs to 241mm, among the wettest totals of the year. The month scores 6.4, a good rating despite the heavy showers.
27°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.0 h sun
August highs hold at 27.4°C with lows of 19.9°C. Rain days stay high at 23.5 and rainfall reaches 228mm, so wet afternoons are common. It scores 6.3, a good rating.
26°C / 19°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
September cools slightly to 25.6°C with lows of 19°C, but rainfall jumps sharply to 363mm over 25.9 rain days. Despite the heavier rain, the month scores 7, a good rating. National Day falls on September 2.
23°C / 18°C · 27 rain days · 6.5 h sun
October brings the heaviest rain of the year: 687mm over 26.7 days, with highs of 22.7°C and lows of 17.7°C. Sun hours drop to 6.5, so expect frequent downpours and grey skies. Even so, the month scores 6.6, a good rating.
22°C / 17°C · 25 rain days · 6.6 h sun
November stays wet, with 425mm of rain over 25 days, though totals ease from October. Highs reach 21.5°C and lows 16.6°C, with sun hours still low at 6.6. The month scores 6.7, a good rating.
19°C / 14°C · 26 rain days · 4.1 h sun
December turns cool again, with highs of 18.5°C and lows of 14.3°C, the coldest month of the year alongside January. Rain still falls on 25.9 days totalling 362mm, and sunshine drops to just 4.1 hours, the lowest of the year. It scores 6, a good rating, and New Year's Eve closes out the year before January 1 Reunification holidays.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March is the pick for city trips. Highs reach 24.7°C with only 12.7 rain days and 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, making it comfortable for walking around and sightseeing without heavy rain or heat.
Hiking & nature
February and March work best for hiking. February brings 13.2 rain days and 7.7 hours of sun, while March offers even drier trails with 12.7 rain days, 91mm of rain, and cooler lows of 13.8–16.8°C, good for long days on foot.
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FAQ
October is rated good, with a score of 6.6, but it's one of the wettest months. Rain falls on 26.7 days and totals 687 mm, the highest of the year. Sunshine drops to 6.5 hours a day and highs average 22.7°C. It's a month for travellers who don't mind frequent downpours.
Yes, March scores 7.5, the highest of the year and the only month rated "best". Rain is light, with just 12.7 rain days and 91 mm total. Sunshine reaches 9.6 hours a day and highs sit at a comfortable 24.7°C, making it the most reliable month for dry, sunny weather.
June is rated "ok", the lowest verdict of the year, with a score of 4.9. Highs reach 28.2°C, the warmest month on record, but rain falls on 21.8 days totalling 165 mm. Sunshine still averages 11 hours a day, the year's peak, so it's hot and humid with regular showers.
September is good, scoring 7, with highs of 25.6°C. Rainfall is heavy though, with 25.9 rain days and 363 mm of rain, well above the yearly average. Sunshine drops to 9.1 hours a day. Expect warm temperatures but frequent, sometimes heavy, rain showers.
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