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Best Time to Visit Hue

For the most comfortable weather in Hue, aim for February & March. February tops our comfort score at 77/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. January and April are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are August & September, mainly because of rain.

Hue, Vietnam
Best months
Feb & Mar
Shoulder
Jan and Apr
Toughest
Aug & Sep
Warmest
Jun · 91°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 66°F
Wettest
Oct · 22.0 in
Driest
Feb · 1.1 in

Hue weather by month

Highs run from 75°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 85.1 in (2161 mm) of rain.

50°59°68°77°86°95°75°Jan78°Feb82°Mar87°Apr90°May91°Jun91°Jul90°Aug87°Sep83°Oct80°Nov76°Dec0300600
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Hue, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high75°F24°C78°F26°C82°F28°C87°F31°C90°F32°C91°F33°C91°F33°C90°F32°C87°F31°C83°F29°C80°F27°C76°F25°C
Avg low66°F19°C67°F19°C70°F21°C74°F24°C78°F26°C80°F27°C79°F26°C79°F26°C78°F26°C76°F24°C73°F23°C69°F20°C
Rain2.9 in74 mm1.1 in28 mm1.6 in40 mm2.1 in54 mm3.4 in86 mm2.8 in72 mm4.2 in106 mm6.9 in175 mm15.0 in381 mm22.0 in560 mm14.6 in370 mm8.5 in215 mm
Humidity88%87%86%82%80%77%77%79%83%86%87%87%
Cloud75%61%64%65%70%75%75%80%79%73%73%81%
Comfort677773635353504135424849

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~165 m (541 ft) to Hue's ~6 m (20 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Hue season by season

Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Hue.

Drier months Jan – Jun

Temperatures climb through the season, from 75°F highs in January to 91°F by June. It's the driest half, with only about 13.9 in (354 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. January – June feel humid, with humidity near 88%. Comfort peaks here: February & March rank with the year's best, and the season averages 64/100.

Wetter months Jul – Dec

Temperatures slide from 91°F highs in July to 76°F by December. It's the wettest half, with about 71.1 in (1807 mm) of rain, 84% of the year's total. July – December feel humid, with humidity near 77%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (August & September), averaging 44/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 1 Great, 3 Good, 5 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: February. Tap a month for its own guide.

Hue weather questions

When is the best time to visit Hue?

For the most comfortable weather in Hue, aim for February & March. February tops our comfort score at 77/100, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. January and April are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are August & September, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Hue?

October is the wettest month, averaging about 22.0 in (560 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.1 in (28 mm). The yearly total is around 85.1 in (2161 mm).

What is the coldest month in Hue?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 66°F (19°C) and highs of 75°F (24°C). The warmest is June, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).

Is Hue humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 83% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Hue?

The wettest three-month stretch is September – November, with about 51.6 in (1311 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 4.8 in (122 mm).

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