Climate Insights for Huế
Thuận Hóa Ward, Vietnam
Climate Overview
The climate in Huế is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,316 mm of precipitation falls per year. Huế receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Huế is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Huế is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 130.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Huế receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Huế is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Huế sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 34°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Huế sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 92°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Huế is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,316 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 276 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 643 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 100 mm. That's 543 mm less than October, 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.Huế is a very wet location, receiving approximately 130.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 25.3 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.9 in. That's 21.4 in less than October, 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
Huế is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Huế is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Huế is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 100 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Huế is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 67°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huế 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 Huế 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.