Best time to visit Vietnam in January
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Vietnam, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 80/100.
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Weather in Vietnam in January
Typical weather across Vietnam in January: average high 27°C, low 18.5°C, about 43.7 mm of rain, and 7.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Vietnam's cities, Ho Chi Minh City has the best weather in January (score 85/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Vietnam avg | Best city (Ho Chi Minh City) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 80 | 85 |
| High / Low | 27° / 18.5° | 32.6° / 22.8° |
| Precipitation | 43.7 mm | 134.5 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7.4 | 10.5 |
Is January recommended?
January is one of the best months to visit Vietnam. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Vietnam.
When to visit Vietnam in other months
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