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Weather in January in Vietnam

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

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 mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Vietnam, refer to the map below.

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 close to 244 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Vietnam's conditions throughout the year, check out 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 details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Vietnam, check out our Vietnam's climate page.

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
2,507 hours 
1955 mm 
148 days 
pleasant 
January January
33°C 
23°C 
244 hours 
27 mm 
5 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
34°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
12 mm 
4 days 
pleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
22°C 
1,554 hours 
1832 mm 
151 days 
perfect 
January January
21°C 
15°C 
68 hours 
47 mm 
10 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
23°C 
16°C 
45 hours 
38 mm 
12 days 
perfect 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
24°C 
2,178 hours 
2574 mm 
139 days 
perfect 
January January
25°C 
20°C 
138 hours 
191 mm 
5 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
26°C 
21°C 
144 hours 
110 mm 
4 days 
pleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
2,202 hours 
2416 mm 
140 days 
pleasant 
January January
25°C 
21°C 
139 hours 
170 mm 
5 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
26°C 
21°C 
145 hours 
100 mm 
4 days 
pleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
2,547 hours 
1894 mm 
156 days 
pleasant 
January January
27°C 
22°C 
187 hours 
96 mm 
6 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
209 hours 
49 mm 
5 days 
perfect 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vietnam.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.