Vietnam's climate varies depending on altitude and terrain and generally features high humidity, sub-tropical conditions in the north and tropical conditions in the south.
In the north, Vietnam's weather is characterized by four seasons. Winters can be as cold as 5°C / 41°F and summers very hot (up to around 35°C / 95°F). Most rainfall occurs during summer months, from June to September.
South Vietnam features two distinct seasons: dry, from November to April, and wet, from May to October. Average temperatures are from 25°C / 77°F to 30°C / 86°F.
Central Vietnam enjoys high temperatures all year round, but usually warmer than in the south during the wet season and cooler during the dry season.
Weather Averages in Vietnam
Hanoi |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Temperature |
62°F
17°C | 62°F
17°C | 68°F
20°C | 75°F
24°C | 80°F
27°C | 84°F
29°C | 84°F
29°C | 82°F
28°C | 80°F
27°C | 77°F
25°C | 69°F
21°C | 64°F
18°C |
| Average Precipitation |
1"
3cm | 1"
3cm | 2"
5cm | 4"
10cm | 7"
18cm | 9"
23cm | 10"
25cm | 12"
30cm | 10"
25cm | 6"
15cm | 2"
5cm | 1"
3cm |
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