VIETNAM WEATHER CHART
Vietnam is geographically located in the tropical zone, with the top North region on temperate zone. Therefore, its climate is not consistent throughout the country. In fact, the weather varies significantly by latitude and longitude. The North (Hanoi, Halong Bay) is monsoonal with hot and rainy season from April to September and cool dry season from October to March. October and November are the best months to visit since you avoid the domestic tourist flow and also experience a more comfortable temperature and humidity compared with other months. Hanoi:Annual Weather Averages July is the hottest month in Hanoi with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in July. The wettest month is July with an average of 210mm of rain.
Ha Long Bay:Annual Weather Averages June is the hottest month in Ha Long Bay with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in December. The wettest month is August with an average of 265mm of rain. The best month to swim in the sea is in January when the average sea temperature is 29°C (84°F).
The Central part of Vietnam (Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An) receives dry and hot Southwest wind which makes it strenuous for any brisk walk during the day. Closer to the beach, the level of severity reduced and the dry wind is replaced by cool ocean breeze. Because of the limited land area, central Vietnam is also most susceptible to natural disasters such as hurricane or flooding. The paradox is, it is also where most beautiful beaches lie.
Hue: Annual Weather Averages June is the hottest month in Hue with an average temperature of 31°C (88°F) and the coldest is January at 20°C (68°F).
Da Nang: Annual Weather Averages The warmest day over the next 25 days in Da Nang is forecast to be 8th May at 37°C (99°F) and the warmest night on 25th April at 26°C (79°F). The average temperature over the next 25 days is forecast to be 34°C (93°F) and there will be 8 days of sunshine.
Hoi An:Annual Weather Averages June is the hottest month in Hoi An with an average temperature of 31°C (88°F) and the coldest is January at 22°C (72°F).
The South (Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang) is typically hot all year round with two main seasons: rainy and dry. It is also the most predictable region in terms of weather. Summer months from May to August might not be the best time to hit the road since most tourists destinations are packed with tourists and downpours happen quite frequently. Ho Chi Minh City: Annual Weather Averages April is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City with an average temperature of 30°C (86°F) and the coldest is December at 27°C (80°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 6 in April. The wettest month is July with an average of 190mm of rain.
Nha Trang: Annual Weather Averages May is the hottest month in Nha Trang with an average temperature of 29°C (83°F) and the coldest is January at 24°C (74°F). The wettest month is October with an average of 240mm of rain.