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Pleiku Climate by Month

Pleiku maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Pleiku remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 18°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Pleiku is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2232 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives heavy rainfall, averaging 406 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 9.1 mm over 5 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pleiku. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kon Tum, Vietnam (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kon Tum, Vietnam (44 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Pleiku in Vietnam

Pleiku has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Pleiku?
    Rainy season in Pleiku occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Pleiku have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Pleiku?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Pleiku?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pleiku?
    September tops the wettest month list with 406 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pleiku?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pleiku?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Pleiku

    Wed   Dec 04
    29°C | 18°C
    NE 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    28°C | 19°C
    E 22 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Fri   Dec 06
    28°C | 19°C
    E 18 km/h
    1.1 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain