Vietnam weather in December
Considering a trip to Vietnam this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Vietnam in December?
In December, Vietnam experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Cao Bằng at 19°C to very warm in Tây Ninh at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Tây Ninh and 11°C in Cao Bằng. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Ho Chi Minh City.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kon Tum with an average of 28 mm to heavy rainfall in Tam Ky with 432 mm. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys close to 228 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Vietnam for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vietnam climate page.
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Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City
In December Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hanoi
In December Hanoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Da Nang
In December Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hoi An
In December Hoi An generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nha Trang
In December Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Vietnam?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Vietnam with overall pleasant weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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