Climate Insights for Cam Ranh
Phường Cam Linh, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam
Climate Overview
The climate in Cam Ranh is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,740 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cam Ranh receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cam Ranh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Cam Ranh is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 68.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Cam Ranh receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cam Ranh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, June, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Cam Ranh has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Cam Ranh has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cam Ranh is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,740 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 384 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 52 mm. That's 332 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cam Ranh is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2 in. That's 13.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Cam Ranh is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Cam Ranh is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cam Ranh is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cam Ranh is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cam Ranh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cam Ranh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.