Best Time to Visit Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Viet Nam
Kon Tum is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Kon Tum for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in December to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in May, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 359 mm / 14.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Viet Nam's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kon Tum's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7°C71.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.9°C73.2°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.5°C76.1°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 21.6°C70.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kon Tum?
The best time to visit Kon Tum for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kon Tum's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kon Tum?
The rainy season at Kon Tum, Kon Tum runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 186 mm / 7.3 in. The wettest single month is July (359 mm / 14.1 in).
What is the driest month in Kon Tum?
The driest month in Kon Tum is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kon Tum?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kon Tum — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 359 mm / 14.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
Is Kon Tum climate different from Viet Nam overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kon Tum figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Viet Nam figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kon Tum specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.