15Β° to 20Β°
Cold & Grey
Cold and often drizzly, with low cloud settling over the rice fields.
π§₯ Warm layersβοΈ Drizzle likely
17Β° to 21Β°
Damp & Overcast
The cloudiest, dampest month of the year, with the least sunshine of the whole year.
π§₯ Warm layersβοΈ Drizzle likely
19Β° to 23Β°
Cold Season Fades
Warming slowly, though the sky often stays overcast and the sun is still rarely seen.
π§₯ Light jacketβοΈ Drizzle possible
22Β° to 28Β°
Spring's Best
One of the best months of the year, mild and increasingly clear, often coinciding with the Phu Day Festival's pilgrimage season.
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Phu Day Festival, 3rd to 8th day of the 3rd lunar month
Thousands of pilgrims travel to Phu Day Temple to honor Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh with rituals, folk games, and performances. The exact dates shift each year with the lunar calendar but usually fall in April.
π§₯ Light layersπ Phu Day Festival
26Β° to 32Β°
Heat & Rain Build
The monsoon starts creeping in as the heat climbs, with the year's first properly warm, humid days.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat building
27Β° to 34Β°
Deep Monsoon
Hot, muggy, and increasingly wet, with rain a regular fixture and the hottest temperatures of the year.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
27Β° to 33Β°
Peak Heat
Nearly as hot as June, with frequent, sometimes heavy rain.
β Heavy rain gearπ₯΅ Heat protection
27Β° to 32Β°
Wettest Stretch
Among the wettest months of the year, hot, humid, and prone to sudden downpours.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
26Β° to 32Β°
Summer Lingers
Still hot and rainy, with rain totals nearly as high as August.
β Heavy rain gearπ¦ Insect repellent
23Β° to 29Β°
Autumn Arrives
One of the most pleasant months of the year, cooling fast with noticeably less rain and clearer skies.
π§₯ Light layersβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
20Β° to 26Β°
Best of Autumn
Widely considered the best month of the year: mild, comparatively dry, and the clearest skies you'll find.
π§₯ Light jacketβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
16Β° to 22Β°
Winter Begins
Cooler and greyer again, though still noticeably sunnier and less bleak than January or February.
π§₯ Warm layersβοΈ Drizzle possible
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Nam Dinh?›
Nam Dinh's monsoon season runs roughly from May through September, with September historically the wettest, averaging around 325mm of rain across 14 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Nam Dinh?›
Late October into November is historically Nam Dinh's most reliable window, and April offers a second, slightly less certain one, both comfortable temperatures and a break from winter's cold or summer's monsoon.
What is the least favorable time to visit Nam Dinh?›
February is historically the coldest, cloudiest, most drizzle-prone month, with the least sunshine of the whole year.
Which month has the most rain in Nam Dinh?›
September is historically the wettest month, averaging around 325mm of rain across 14 days.
Which month is the driest in Nam Dinh?›
January is historically the driest month, averaging around 25mm of rain.
How hot does Nam Dinh get?›
June is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Nam Dinh during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through September, when the summer monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Is there a festival in Nam Dinh worth planning a trip around?›
The Phu Day Festival, held annually from the 3rd to 8th day of the 3rd lunar month (usually April), honors Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh and draws pilgrims from across the north. The Mother Goddess worship tradition it centers on was recognized by UNESCO in 2016.
How many hours of sunshine does Nam Dinh get per day on average?›
It ranges from around 1.5 hours a day in February and March up to about 6.5 hours a day in July.
Is Nam Dinh easy to visit from Hanoi?›
Yes. Nam Dinh has no airport of its own; the nearest is Hanoi's Noi Bai, about 90km away. A direct train takes roughly 1.5 hours, and driving is closer to an hour.