Climate - Vinh (Vietnam)

In Vinh there is a subtropical climate, with very mild winters and very hot, muggy summers. The sun doesn't shine very often. The rainiest period is from August to November.
The city is located in north-central Vietnam, in Nghệ An province, at nearly 19 degrees north latitude, on the banks of the Ca River and close to the coast. About 55 km (35 mi) to the west is the border with Laos.

The winter, from December to February, is mild, however, the sky is often cloudy, especially in January and February, and drizzle can occur.
Winter averages are a little higher than in the far north of Vietnam, however, sometimes there can be very cool periods here as well, with lows around 8/9 °C (46/49 °F) and highs around 15 °C (59 °F). More rarely, it can even get cold for a few days, and highs can drop to around 11/12 °C (52/54 °F). In January 2016, there was a day with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 8 °C (46.5 °F).
The summer, from May to September, is hot and muggy. In the first period of the monsoon, from May to July, the rains are not very frequent, even though they are a little more frequent than on the central-southern part of the coast. The only very rainy period goes from August to November, with a maximum in September and October.
From April to September, it can get very hot, and the temperature can reach 38/40 °C (100/104 °F). In April 2019 it reached 41 °C (106 °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 early November, with a maximum from July to October.

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In Vinh, there is no time of year when the temperatures are mild, the sun shines and there is little rain. However, you can choose the periods from mid-November to mid-December and from mid-February to mid-March.

Vinh - Climate data

In Vinh, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 31.0 °C (87.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Vinh, precipitation amounts to 2115 millimeters (83.3 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 540 mm (21.3 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Vinh, the sea temperature ranges from 22.5 °C (72 °F) in January, February to 30 °C (86 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Vinh, there are on average around 1675 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Vinh - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Vinh is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Vinh is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 15% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Vinh is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Vinh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Vinh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °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 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% 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 27.5 °C (81.5 °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 Vinh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 27.2 °C (81 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 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 Vinh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 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 Vinh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. 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 Vinh is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 515 mm (20.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Vinh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 540 mm (21.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Vinh is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 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 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Vinh is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.