Điện Biên Phủ weather in January (Điện Biên Province, Vietnam)

What's the typical weather in Điện Biên Phủ for January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Điện Biên Phủ in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Điện Biên Phủ in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 165 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Điện Biên Phủ climate page with graphs.

 

Điện Biên Phủ, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in January

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Điện Biên Phủ, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Điện Biên Phủ.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.