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Vietnam Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vietnam in December.

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Planning a trip to Vietnam this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Cao Bằng at 19°C (66°F) to very warm in Tây Ninh at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tây Ninh and 11°C (52°F) in Cao Bằng. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Ho Chi Minh City.

For specific regional insights in Vietnam, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kon Tum with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Tam Ky with 432 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ho Chi Minh City sees close to 228 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Vietnam by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vietnam — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ho Chi Minh City)

January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March35°C (95°F) April36°C (97°F) May35°C (95°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vietnam in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vietnam.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vietnam

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Vietnam?

Temperature range in Vietnam (December)

Precipitation variation in Vietnam (December)

Ho Chi Minh City

In December Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
228 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City →

Hanoi

In December Hanoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
122 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hanoi →

Da Nang

In December Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
467 mm (18 in)
363 mm (14 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Da Nang →

Hoi An

In December Hoi An generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
454 mm (18 in)
349 mm (14 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Hoi An →

Nha Trang

In December Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
142 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
276 mm (11 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
Climate in Nha Trang →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vietnam in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ho Chi Minh City 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Hanoi 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Da Nang 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 363 mm (14 in)
Da Lat 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Duong Dong 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Sa Pa 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Vietnam weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vietnam in December?

Expect tolerable weather across Vietnam in December. The popular destination of Ho Chi Minh City averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Vietnam in December?

In Ho Chi Minh City, the average daytime high in December is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Vietnam get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vietnam?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Vietnam with overall pleasant weather in Ho Chi Minh City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly tolerable weather in Ho Chi Minh City. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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