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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Cửa Lò.
Cửa Lò, Nghệ An Province, Vietnam, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) in June, while winters cool to 22°C (72°F) in January.
With around 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, Cửa Lò has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from August to October, with very hot summers and pleasant winters. The wettest month is September. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Cửa Lò. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in June to 17°C (63°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Cửa Lò has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1668 mm (66 in) of rainfall annually. Cửa Lò can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 360 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cửa Lò Precipitation page.
Cửa Lò can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 91%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. 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, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Cửa Lò. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Cửa Lò has a distinct rainy season from August to October, with very hot summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in June. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1668 mm (66 in). September is the wettest month with 360 mm (14 in), while February is the driest with 39 mm (1.5 in).
Cửa Lò receives around 1,703 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 231 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 50 hours.
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