January verdict

Vietnam in January

Weather score64Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Da Nang, Vietnam, Vietnam travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

34mm

Sun

4.8h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

64

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January25°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsApril to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January34mm average rain

January is one of Vietnam's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January4.8 hours average sun

January is close to Vietnam's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsFebruary to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January14°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaApril to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January64 weather score

January scores above Vietnam's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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