Vietnam weather

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The weather guide for Vietnam shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by MeteoBlue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Vietnam?

The hottest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Vietnam?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Hanoi, Vietnam with 297mm on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Vietnam?

The sunniest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Vietnam weather overview

Vietnam, which is now attracting more and more visitors, is a tropical country with a typical monsoon climate. Most of the country has one rainy season from May to September when humidity is at its highest and conditions can be sultry and oppressive. Outside these months, much of Vietnam is virtually dry. Exceptions to this are parts of the central highlands which experience most of their rain between September and January.

The south of Vietnam is warmest and sunniest during the dry winter months. In the north, there is very little sun and cold fronts blowing in from China reduce temperatures.