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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sầm Sơn.
Temperatures in Sầm Sơn, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, vary greatly throughout the year. June is the hottest month at 33°C (91°F), while January is the coldest at 21°C (70°F).
With around 1761 mm (69 in) of annual rainfall, Sầm Sơn has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from July to October, with very warm summers and pleasant winters. The wettest month is September. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 7.0 hours of sunshine per day.
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The climate in Sầm Sơn is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in June to 16°C (61°F) in January.
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Sầm Sơn has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1761 mm (69 in) of rainfall per year. Sầm Sơn can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 354 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 38 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sầm Sơn Precipitation page.
Sầm Sơn can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 89%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. 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, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Sầm Sơn. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Sầm Sơn has a distinct rainy season from July to October, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in June. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) to 28°C (82°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1761 mm (69 in). September is the wettest month with 354 mm (14 in), while February is the driest with 38 mm (1.5 in).
Sầm Sơn receives around 1,631 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 211 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 45 hours.
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