17Β° to 24Β°
Monsoon Tapers Off
The tail end of the rainy season, with the last of the northeast monsoon rains fading as the month goes on.
β Light rain jacketπ§₯ Light layers
18Β° to 26Β°
Dry Season Begins
The dry season properly arrives, with clearer skies and comfortably mild temperatures for touring the citadel.
π§₯ Light jacketβοΈ Sunscreen
20Β° to 28Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still one of the best months of the year, warming up but not yet into the intense heat ahead.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
23Β° to 32Β°
Heat Builds
Dry season holds, but the heat starts climbing fast from mid-month onward.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
24Β° to 34Β°
Hot & Sunny
Rain stays rare even as the heat climbs, best explored in the cooler early morning hours.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ
Early morning touring
25Β° to 36Β°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year, with highs that can push past 40Β°C on the worst days.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ
Early morning touring
25Β° to 35Β°
Scorching
Nearly as hot as June and just as dry, with the driest rain totals of the whole year.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
24Β° to 35Β°
Hot & Dry
Heat remains intense, though rain starts ticking up slightly as the month goes on.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
24Β° to 32Β°
Rains Return
The northeast monsoon starts building, with noticeably more rain than the months before it.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
23Β° to 29Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with genuine flood risk along the Perfume River.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flood risk
21Β° to 27Β°
Deep Monsoon
Nearly as wet as October, with sustained heavy rain and continued flood risk.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flood risk
18Β° to 24Β°
Monsoon Continues
Still rainy through much of the month, though the worst of the deluge has usually passed.
β Heavy rain gearπ§₯ Light layers
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Hue?›
Hue's monsoon season runs roughly from September through December, with October historically the wettest, averaging around 754mm of rain across 21 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Hue?›
Late January through mid-March is historically Hue's best window, once the last of the northeast monsoon fades and before the heat builds later in March.
What is the least favorable time to visit Hue?›
October and November historically bring the heaviest, most sustained rain of the year, with genuine flood risk along the Perfume River.
Which month has the most rain in Hue?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 754mm of rain across 21 days.
Which month is the driest in Hue?›
March is historically the driest month, averaging around 46mm of rain.
How hot does Hue get?›
June is historically the hottest month, with highs that can push past 40Β°C on the worst days.
What should I pack for Hue during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around September through December, when the northeast monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Does Hue flood?›
Yes, historically. The Perfume River has breached serious flood levels in recent years, including record rainfall in late October that submerged parts of the city. Keep travel plans flexible during October and November.
How many hours of sunshine does Hue get per day on average?›
It ranges from around 2.5 hours a day in December up to about 8 hours a day in July.
Is there a festival in Hue worth planning a trip around?›
The Hue Festival is a biennial celebration of imperial-era arts and culture that doesn't happen every year, and its timing has varied between spring and summer editions, worth checking the calendar.