Climate - Hue (Vietnam)

The climate of Huế is tropical, with a relatively cool winter from December to February and a hot, muggy summer from May to September. There is a rainy season from September to December. We are in the rainiest part of the coast of Vietnam, which fully receives the rains brought by the northeast monsoon. Instead, as in the rest of the central coast, the summer monsoon brings little rain.
The city is located 10 km (6 mi) away from the north-central coast of Vietnam, at 16 degrees north latitude, and is crossed by the Perfume River. Huế was the imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyễn dynasty (1802–1945).

In winter, from December to February, and sometimes in March, there can be cool periods, in which the maximum temperature remains around 15/17 °C (59/63 °F). In January 2016 there was a day with a maximum of 13 °C (55.5 °F), while in December 1999 the minimum dropped to 9 °C (49 °F).
From March to October, on the other hand, there can be heat waves, and in particular, from April to August, i.e. before the rainy season, the temperature can reach 40/42 °C (104/108 °F).



The city can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia, and it should be remembered that the coast is the area most at risk. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from late April to late June (more rarely and generally not strong) and from the beginning of September to 10 December.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Huế is from late January to mid-March. The last rains associated with the monsoon occur in the first three weeks of January, which are not abundant in this period, but in some years they can be.
Starting from mid-March it can get very hot. From May to August, the rains are not abundant and the sun shines quite often, but it is often very hot. However, one can find refuge on the beaches of the area.

Hue - Climate data

In Hue, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.6 °C (69.0 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Hue, precipitation amounts to 2800 millimeters (110.2 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (March) to 755 mm (29.7 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Hue, the sea temperature ranges from 23 °C (73 °F) in February to 30 °C (86 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Hue, there are on average around 1970 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Hue - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Hue is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Hue is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Hue is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Hue is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Hue is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Hue is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Hue is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Hue is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.8 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Hue is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 395 mm (15.6 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Hue is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 755 mm (29.7 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Hue is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 620 mm (24.4 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Hue is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.