Vietnam weather in May
What is the weather like in Vietnam in May?
The weather conditions in Vietnam in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Vietnam, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Quang Ninh with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Chau Doc with 34°C (93°F). On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Vietnam. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate in Cau Ha with an average of 63mm (2.5 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Cai Be with 201mm (7.9 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Vietnam.
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Popular destinations in Vietnam
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?
Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City
In May Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hanoi
In May Hanoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Da Nang
In May Da Nang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hoi An
In May Hoi An generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nha Trang
In May Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vietnam.
Is May the best time to go to Vietnam?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Vietnam with commonly unpleasant weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
On average the best time to visit Vietnam is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
The worst months are June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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