Điện Biên Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Điện Biên Province in January

Điện Biên Province, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. January in Điện Biên Province generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Điện Biên Phủ.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Điện Biên Province, Vietnam, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 37 mm (1.5 in) in Điện Biên Phủ.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Điện Biên Phủ gets around 165 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Điện Biên Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Điện Biên Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Điện Biên Phủ)

January23°C (73°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Điện Biên Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Điện Biên Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Điện Biên Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam?

Temperature range in Điện Biên Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Điện Biên Province (January)

Điện Biên Phủ

In January Điện Biên Phủ generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
165 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Điện Biên Phủ →

Diện Biên Phủ

In January Diện Biên Phủ generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
165 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Diện Biên Phủ →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Điện Biên Province, in Vietnam.

In our records: Vietnam January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Vietnam in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Vietnam dropped to -4°C (25°F) in Lai Châu on January 25, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Điện Biên Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Điện Biên Phủ 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Diện Biên Phủ 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Điện Biên Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in January?

Expect perfect weather across Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in January. The popular destination of Điện Biên Phủ averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in January?

Daytime temperatures in Điện Biên Phủ peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in January, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Điện Biên Province, Vietnam get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam during January, with Điện Biên Phủ averaging close to 37 mm (1.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Điện Biên Province, Vietnam?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Điện Biên Province, Vietnam with overall perfect weather in Điện Biên Phủ. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Điện Biên Phủ. The weather in May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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