Climate of Điện Biên, Viet Nam
Area-weighted average across Điện Biên. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Điện Biên, a subdivision of Viet Nam, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in June, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in to 407 mm / 16 in depending on the season (1685 mm / 66.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C58.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.4°C61.5°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.5°C67.1°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.2°C72°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 197 mm7.8″ | — |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 290 mm11.4″ | — |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 407 mm16″ | — |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 354 mm13.9″ | — |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 136 mm5.4″ | — |
| October | 21.3°C70.3°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| November | 18°C64.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.1°C59.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Điện Biên?
The best months to visit Điện Biên, Viet Nam for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is January with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Điện Biên?
Điện Biên, Viet Nam has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.9°C / 58.8°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1685 mm / 66.3 in, with the wettest month being July (407 mm / 16 in) and the driest January (9 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Điện Biên?
The hottest month in Điện Biên is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Điện Biên?
The coldest month in Điện Biên is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.9°C / 58.8°F.
When does it rain most in Điện Biên?
The wettest month in Điện Biên is July, averaging about 407 mm / 16 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 9 mm / 0.4 in.