Vietnam weather in May
Planning a getaway to Vietnam this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Vietnam in May?
May in Vietnam generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Khu Chi Lăng at 27°C to very warm in Tây Ninh at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tây Ninh and 19°C in Khu Chi Lăng. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tân Hiệp with an average of 59 mm to heavy rainfall in Duong Dong with 321 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 197 hours of sunshine in Ho Chi Minh City. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Vietnam, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vietnam's yearly weather, check out our Vietnam climate page.
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Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City
In May Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hanoi
In May Hanoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Nha Trang
In May Nha Trang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Vietnam?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, May may not be the ideal time to visit Vietnam.
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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