Climate Insights for Kon Tum

The climate in Kon Tum is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1552mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 284mm of rainfall. Kon Tum is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Kon Tum sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Kon Tum is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 284mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 280mm less than July, 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.

Kon Tum 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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 16km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kon Tum, which began on March 20, 2026. Kon Tum is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kon Tum is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kon Tum 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.