January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January in Vietnam is typically the coldest month of the year for the northern regions, and marks the height of the dry season in the southern parts of the country.

In the North, cities like Hanoi and Sapa experience the chill of winter. Hanoi sees temperatures drop to a range from 10°C (50°F) to 20°C (68°F). Rainfall is low compared to the wet summer months, but the city often experiences mist and drizzle. Sapa, in the highlands, witnesses more extreme conditions, with temperatures often dipping below 10°C (50°F). It is one of the very few places in Vietnam that might experience snowfall in January.

In contrast, Central Vietnam, including cities like Da Nang and Hoi An, experiences relatively mild weather in January, with temperatures typically between 18°C (64.4°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). While it's drier compared to the typhoon-prone months of autumn, occasional rainfall can still be expected.

Meanwhile, Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, enjoys the dry season during this period. The region experiences consistently high temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F), with reduced humidity and infrequent rain compared to the preceding months of the rainy season.

As the first month of the year, January's weather in Vietnam marks a transition from the cooler temperatures in the North compared to the balmy December, and the steady continuation of the dry season in the South, which began in the previous month and will continue into February.

  • Hanoi - January »
    In Hanoi, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F). In Hanoi in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Ho Chi Minh City - January »
    The months with the lowest UV index in Ho Chi Minh City are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in Ho Chi Minh City are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
  • Da Nang - January »
    January and December, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are most humid months in Da Nang, Vietnam. Da Nang experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and a minimum of 19.3°C (66.7°F).
  • Hai Phong - January »
    Hai Phong's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and lows of 14.2°C (57.6°F). Hai Phong's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and lows of 14.2°C (57.6°F).
  • Can Tho - January »
    In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F). January is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F).
  • Huế - January »
    Serving as the entry point to a new year, January weather in Huế is cooler and wetter relative to the upcoming months. With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Huế, Vietnam.
  • Vinh - January »
    January, known for its average high temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and an average low temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F), is the coldest month in Vinh, Vietnam. With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month in Vinh, Vietnam.
  • Phan Thiet - January »
    The month with the coldest seawater in Phan Thiet is January, with an average sea temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Phan Thiet is January, with an average sea temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).
  • Vũng Tàu - January »
    During January, February, November and December, Vũng Tàu experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). In Vũng Tàu the average seawater temperature in January is 24.8°C (76.6°F).
  • Thai Nguyen - January »
    On the first day of January in Thai Nguyen sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:25. Thai Nguyen's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 19.4°C (66.9°F) to a low of 13°C (55.4°F).
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