, 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
. 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).
, 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).
, and in particular, from April to August, i.e. before the rainy season, the temperature can reach 40/42 °C (104/108 °F).
, 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
. 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
17.4 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, 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 of
5.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.7 °C, with a minimum of
18 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
5.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.2 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
5.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, 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 of
5.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
34.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, 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 of
5.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30.2 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
35.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, 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 of
5.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.8 °C and a maximum of
35.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, 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 of
5.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.8 °C, with a minimum of
24.7 °C and a maximum of
34.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, 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 of
5.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
395 mm, 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 of
5.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
755 mm, 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 of
6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
20.8 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
620 mm, 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 of
6.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.5 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
310 mm, 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 of
6.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.