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Vietnam
Weather - Climate
Vietnam’s weather varies from the
sub-tropics in the North to the
tropics in the South. The humidity
is high, with average ranging around
84% a year. Moderated by two
monsoons, the average temperature
(from 22 to 27) is lower than other
countries also in the equatorial
regions. The weather varies greatly
from North to South, depending on
elevation and type of landscape.
Northern weather
Northern Vietnam (from Hue up North)
has four seasons with a cold winter
and hot summer. The temperature
ranges from 5-6C in winter to up to
35C in summer. The further North it
is, the colder it gets. In
mountainous regions in the far North
(such as Sapa) the temperature some
times drops below zero. Rainy months
are August, October, November.
February and March have persistent,
light, drizzling rain.
Central Vietnam
Temperatures are high all year
round. The temperature tends to be
warmer and more humid than the South
in the middle of the year and cooler
during the dry season from November
to April. Flooding may occur from
October to December.
Southern Vietnam
Has a distinct dry season (from
November to April) and wet season
(from May to October). Average
temperature ranges from 25-30C.
During wet months, heavy and short
downpours may occur in
mid-afternoons.
Current Weather and Forecasts For
real time weather information and
forecasts go to: Yahoo Weather
Center
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