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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Buon Ma Thuot.
The climate in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Vietnam, is remarkably consistent, with temperatures year-round averaging 31°C (88°F). The warmest month is April at 35°C (95°F), and the coolest is December at 28°C (82°F).
With around 1211 mm (48 in) of annual rainfall, Buon Ma Thuot has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct dry season from January to March. The wettest month is September. Sunshine peaks in March, when the city sees around 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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In Buon Ma Thuot temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in April. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in April to 19°C (66°F) in December.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Buon Ma Thuot experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1211 mm (48 in) of precipitation annually. Buon Ma Thuot can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5.8 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Buon Ma Thuot Precipitation page.
Buon Ma Thuot can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.2 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 71%. 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 and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Buon Ma Thuot. In contrast, March, April, May and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Buon Ma Thuot has a distinct dry season from January to March.
Daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in December to 35°C (95°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1211 mm (48 in). September is the wettest month with 202 mm (8 in), while February is the driest with 5.8 mm (0.2 in).
Buon Ma Thuot receives around 2,481 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 275 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 155 hours. Overall, Buon Ma Thuot enjoys abundant sunshine.
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