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January is one of the excellent months to visit Buon Ma Thuot, with daytime temperatures of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F) at night. Rainfall is minimal, averaging just 11 mm (0.4 in) for the month.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the best months to visit Buon Ma Thuot.
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31-year average (1996-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Buon Ma Thuot typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 29°C (84°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
31-year average (1996-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Buon Ma Thuot spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Buon Ma Thuot between 1999 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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