Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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The best time to visit Vietnam for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Vietnam
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 37 |
February | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 26 |
March | 99Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 40 |
April | 60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 74 |
May | 13Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 168 |
June | 0Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 229 |
July | 0Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 250 |
August | 1Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 264 |
September | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 266 |
October | 24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 237 |
November | 56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 171 |
December | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 74 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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