Climate Insights for Thái Nguyên

The climate in Thái Nguyên is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2306mm of precipitation falls per year. Thái Nguyên receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Thái Nguyên is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Thái Nguyên sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Thái Nguyên is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2306mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 429mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 39mm. That's 389mm less than August, 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.

Thái Nguyên is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Thái Nguyên, which began on June 21, 2026. Thái Nguyên 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 June at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (14 days from now).

The best time to visit Thái Nguyên is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°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 Thái Nguyên 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.