Vietnam weather in December
Vietnam in December averages 20°C (67°F), 30 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Vietnam, December is the third coldest, the third driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (67°F)
16–23°C · 62–73°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.7 h
hours per day
What is Vietnam like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Vietnam in December?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
December compared with November and January
December in Vietnam is 3.9°C cooler than November and 43 mm drier than it, which averages 24°C (74°F).
December in Vietnam is 2.8°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Vietnam in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 52 minutes in Vietnam, rising about 06:25 and setting about 17:17 local time.
No month in Vietnam has less daylight than December.
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Vietnam weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 23 mm |
| February | 19°C / 67°F | 23 mm |
| March | 21°C / 71°F | 52 mm |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 72 mm |
| May | 29°C / 83°F | 204 mm |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 272 mm |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 311 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 310 mm |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 179 mm |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 109 mm |
| November | 24°C / 74°F | 73 mm |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 30 mm |
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FAQs about Vietnam in December
December climate averages for Vietnam, 1991–2020.
Vietnam averages 20°C (67°F) in December, ranging from about 16°C (62°F) at night to 23°C (73°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 20°C (67°F) against 17°C (62°F) in January — 2.8°C warmer.
December is 3.9°C cooler than November, and 43 mm drier.
Yes. December falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 3.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Vietnam.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:25 and sunset about 17:17 local time. Both shift across the month.
