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 a high of 19°C and 21.4 rain days. Sun hours are low at 5.9, giving grey skies in the north. The score is 6.5, a good month overall. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
21°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 7.7 h sun
February warms slightly to a 20.8°C high, with fewer rain days at 13.2 and more sun at 7.7 hours. The score rises to 7.3, a good month for travel. Drier conditions make this a more comfortable stretch than January.
25°C / 17°C · 13 rain days · 9.6 h sun
March is the top-scoring month at 7.5, rated best. The high reaches 24.7°C, rain days drop to 12.7, and sun hours climb to 9.6. It's the driest and sunniest combination of the year.
27°C / 19°C · 16 rain days · 9.9 h sun
April brings warmer air at 26.8°C with rain picking back up to 16 days and 146mm. Sun hours stay strong at 9.9. The score is 6.6, still good, and Reunification Day on 30 April adds a holiday to plan around.
28°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 10.1 h sun
May heats up to 27.6°C with rain days jumping to 24.7 and 227mm of rainfall. The score dips to 6.2, good but wetter. Labour Day on 1 May lands right at the start of this warmer, rainier month.
28°C / 20°C · 22 rain days · 11.0 h sun
June is the lowest-scoring month at 4.9, rated just ok. Highs reach 28.2°C and rain days stay high at 21.8, with 165mm falling. Heat and frequent showers make this a tougher month weather-wise.
27°C / 20°C · 25 rain days · 9.7 h sun
July stays hot at 27.2°C with 24.5 rain days and 241mm of rain, among the wettest totals of the year. The score recovers to 6.4, a good month despite the heavy rainfall. Sun hours hold at 9.7.
27°C / 20°C · 24 rain days · 10.0 h sun
August is similar to July, with a 27.4°C high, 23.5 rain days and 228mm of rain. The score is 6.3, good overall. Frequent showers continue but sun hours stay at 10.
26°C / 19°C · 26 rain days · 9.1 h sun
September cools slightly to 25.6°C but rainfall jumps sharply to 363mm over 25.9 rain days. The score is 7, a good month. National Day falls on 2 September, adding a public holiday.
23°C / 18°C · 27 rain days · 6.5 h sun
October brings the heaviest rain of the year at 687mm over 26.7 days, with sun hours dropping to 6.5. The high falls to 22.7°C. Despite the wet weather, the score stays good at 6.6.
22°C / 17°C · 25 rain days · 6.6 h sun
November cools further to 21.5°C, with rain easing a little to 425mm over 25 days. Sun hours remain low at 6.6. The score is 6.7, a good month as the wet season winds down.
19°C / 14°C · 26 rain days · 4.1 h sun
December is the coolest month, with a high of just 18.5°C and the lowest sun hours of the year at 4.1. Rain days stay frequent at 25.9, with 362mm falling. The score is 6, still good despite the grey, chilly conditions.
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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