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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Yên Bài.
Yên Bài, Yen Bai, Vietnam, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with June peaking at 34°C (93°F) and January dropping to 21°C (70°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1849 mm (73 in) per year. August is the wettest month and December the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 6.3 hours of daily sunshine.
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Visitors to Yên Bài can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in June, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in June to around 14°C (57°F) during January.
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Yên Bài is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1849 mm (73 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 340 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 38 mm (1.5 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yên Bài Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Yên Bài. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 85%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 82%. 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, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Yên Bài. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Yên Bài has a distinct rainy season from May to September, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in June. Nighttime lows range from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1849 mm (73 in). August is the wettest month with 340 mm (13 in), while December is the driest with 38 mm (1.5 in).
Yên Bài receives around 1,664 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 190 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 66 hours.
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