Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Vietnam?
The best time to visit Vietnam for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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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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