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Weather in January in Vietnam

Thinking about venturing to Vietnam this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Vietnam in January?

Vietnam offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is moderate in Cao Bằng at 17°C and very warm in Tây Ninh at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Tây Ninh and 10°C in Cao Bằng. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kon Tum with an average of 6.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Lang Co with 212 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys approximately 244 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Vietnam for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vietnam climate page.

Where to go in Vietnam in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vietnam on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh City

In January Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ho Chi Minh City
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32°C 
24°C 
228 hours 
64 mm 
9 days 
33°C 
23°C 
244 hours 
27 mm 
5 days 
34°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City

Hanoi

In January Hanoi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hanoi
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23°C 
15°C 
122 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
21°C 
15°C 
68 hours 
47 mm 
10 days 
23°C 
16°C 
45 hours 
38 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Hanoi

Da Nang

In January Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Da Nang
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25°C 
21°C 
105 hours 
363 mm 
5 days 
poor 
25°C 
20°C 
138 hours 
191 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
21°C 
144 hours 
110 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Da Nang

Hoi An

In January Hoi An 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 pleasant that month.

Hoi An
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26°C 
22°C 
105 hours 
349 mm 
5 days 
poor 
25°C 
21°C 
139 hours 
170 mm 
5 days 
26°C 
21°C 
145 hours 
100 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Hoi An

Nha Trang

In January Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nha Trang
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27°C 
23°C 
142 hours 
276 mm 
9 days 
poor 
27°C 
22°C 
187 hours 
96 mm 
6 days 
28°C 
22°C 
209 hours 
49 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Nha Trang

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vietnam.

Is January the best time to visit Vietnam?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Vietnam with overall perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January provides 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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