Climate Insights for Pleiku

Phường Pleiku, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam

Hottest
March
31°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
July
421 mm rain16.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pleiku is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,273 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 421 mm of rainfall. Pleiku 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 18°C.The climate in Pleiku is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 89.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 16.6 in of rainfall. Pleiku 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 64°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°OctMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°NovMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°F
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Pleiku sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Pleiku sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 89°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 17mmFebPrecipitation: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmMayPrecipitation: 240mmJunPrecipitation: 265mmJulPrecipitation: 421mmAugPrecipitation: 337mmSepPrecipitation: 412mmOctPrecipitation: 284mmNovPrecipitation: 111mmDecPrecipitation: 44mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 9.5inJunPrecipitation: 10.4inJulPrecipitation: 16.6inAugPrecipitation: 13.3inSepPrecipitation: 16.2inOctPrecipitation: 11.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.7in
Precipitation

Pleiku is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,273 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 189 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 421 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 414 mm 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.Pleiku is a very wet location, receiving approximately 89.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 16.6 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 16.3 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Pleiku is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 9km/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 15km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Pleiku is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph 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 9mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°78°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Pleiku is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pleiku is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pleiku 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 Pleiku 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
29 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C69 °F
31 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h5 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
240 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
421 mm16.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
337 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
412 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in