Weather in Vietnam in January
January in Vietnam is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
A country pin in January is a warning: one region of Vietnam will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. January is the cold side of the year in Vietnam. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 17°C
14–19°C
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Vietnam are the prize in January. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
Mixed skies in Vietnam in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Vietnam
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Vietnam
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Vietnam
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Vietnam
Climate averages for Vietnam, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Vietnam is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
June is the hottest month, with an average around 31°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 311 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
