Climate Insights for Huế

The climate in Huế is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3054mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 675mm of rainfall. 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Huế sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 34°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Huế is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3054mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 254mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 675mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 10mm. That's 665mm less than December, 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Huế, which began on June 21, 2026. Huế 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Huế is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 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.