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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ba Ðông.
Ba Ðông, Vietnam, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F). May is the warmest month at 31°C (88°F), while January is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
With around 1750 mm (69 in) of annual rainfall, Ba Ðông has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (January to March) and wet (May to November) seasons. The wettest month is October. The sunniest month is March, with 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The temperature in Ba Ðông remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in May to 25°C (77°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Ba Ðông has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1750 mm (69 in) of rainfall annually. Ba Ðông can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 293 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 8.5 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ba Ðông Precipitation page.
Ba Ðông can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 88%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Ba Ðông. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Ba Ðông has distinct dry (January to March) and wet (May to November) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in May. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 27°C (81°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1750 mm (69 in). October is the wettest month with 293 mm (12 in), while February is the driest with 8.5 mm (0.3 in).
Ba Ðông receives around 2,439 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 279 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 148 hours. Overall, Ba Ðông enjoys abundant sunshine.
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