The climate of Bến Cát
Recognized by the Köppen climate classification as 'Aw',
Bến Cát,
Vietnam, is specifically characterized by a tropical wet and dry climate or savanna climate. This district in the Bình Dương Province experiences alternately moist and dry conditions throughout the year. The western monsoon dominates the climate, leading to significant variations in climatic parameters.
During the dry season, temperatures remain steady, with average monthly high temperatures ranging from 31°C to 35.4°C. Notably, the mercury hits its peak in
March, reaching 35.4°C. On the other hand, during the wet season, temperatures slightly drop but still stay around 31°C. In terms of low temperatures, the lowest average reaches 22.9°C in
January, while it peaks at 26.9°C during the moist period, specifically in
May.
Regarding precipitation, rainfall is markedly pronounced from
April to
November, with May reaching the highest average of 188mm. No month is devoid of rainfall, but dry periods receive significantly less precipitation, with
February obtaining the least average of 10mm. The frequency of rainy days echoes this pattern, with April to November recording a monthly average of over 17 days, while dry months average below 10 days.
Another essential aspect that weaves into Bến Cát's climate tapestry is its humidity pattern. Humidity tends to ramp up during the wet months, peaking to an average relative humidity of 82% from
June to
September. It decreases slightly during the drier months with the lowest registered in February at 61% relative humidity.
The best time to visit Bến Cát
Weather in January
January in
Bến Cát,
Vietnam, greets the locals and visitors with relatively cool and pleasant weather. With the lowest recorded high temperature of 31.9°C in the year, January stands as the month with the coolest daytime heat.
Weather in January » Weather in February
As moving into
February,
Bến Cát starts to experience rising temperatures. A substantial amount of sunshine contributes to this warming trend no less than 8.6h per day, which is the second-largest in the year. It is still relatively dry in February, therefore, the period is deemed suitable for outdoor activities.
Weather in February »Weather in March
The month of
March denotes the beginning of an upward trend in humidity and temperature in
Bến Cát. With a high temperature soaring to 35.4°C, it is the start of oppressive heat which the Vietnamese locals have grown accustomed to.
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Weather in April
April signifies the onset of the rainy season in
Bến Cát. With 17.4 rainy days and an expectation of 78mm of rainfall, it is a stark contrast to the previous drier months. While the rain starts to fall heavily, the lengths of daylight remain high, bestowing plenty of sunshine during the drier parts of the day.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May characterizes the peak of the wet season in
Bến Cát. The impressive figure is 139mm of precipitation, the highest for the year. The accompanying tropical heat and high levels of humidity render this month quite challenging for outdoor activities.
Weather in May » Weather in June
In contrast to the preceding cool months,
June in
Bến Cát witnesses a surge in humidity, steadily maintaining an 80% level. This increase coincides with a high average temperature and rainfall, making for quite a sticky environment.
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Weather in July
July continues the trend of high humidity and rainfall set by the previous month. However, it does witness a slight decline in maximum temperature, bringing some relief. Residents and visitors can still enjoy the ample sunlight each day despite the high humidity and rainfall.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August in
Bến Cát bites with the sting of incessant rains and high humidity. August consistently maintains high precipitation levels and humidity, making it one of the wetter periods of the year. However, the month also stands witness to a maximum sunlight of 9.4h daily.
Weather in August » Weather in September
With the arrival of
September,
Bến Cát starts to see a gradual decrease in rainfall and temperature. Yet, it still records a substantial 187mm of rainfall, thus marking it as a high precipitation period. Although the day temperature sees a minor fall, it continues to maintain at tropical levels.
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Weather in October
October is the month when
Bến Cát begins to bid farewell to the monsoon. There's a notable decrease in precipitation and humidity compared to the preceding months. Nevertheless, the temperature does remain quite high and is indicative of the city's tropical climate.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in
Bến Cát, is hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C and 23.9°C. In November, Bến Cát's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C, demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month.
Weather in November » Weather in December
The weather in
December brings an end to the year with the lowest rainfall amount of 32mm and a comparatively reduced temperature.
Bến Cát residents enjoy this end of the year climate that's far cooler and drier than most other months.
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