When planning a visit to Điện Biên Province in Vietnam, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 23°C (73°F) in December up to 31°C (88°F) during the peak of May. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Điện Biên Phủ, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Điện Biên Province offers pleasant conditions in January, February, November and December, with temperatures typically ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 26°C (79°F).
April, May and June are generally the hottest months of the year.
When it comes to rainfall, Điện Biên Province sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 385 mm (15 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 28 mm (1.1 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, July, August and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 201 mm (7.9 in) to 385 mm (15 in) monthly.
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.
