Driest Cities in Vietnam

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Vietnam

1 Phú Quý 68 40.3"

2 Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm 56 41.0"

3 Cam Ranh 56 42.8"

4 Nha Trang 56 44.7"

5 Thị Trấn Na Sầm 20 45.7"

6 Ninh Hòa 56 47.8"

7 Mui Ne 68 50.0"

8 Tu Bông 56 51.7"

9 Lạng Sơn 20 51.9"

10 Thị Trấn Cao Lộc 20 51.9"

11 Thị Trấn Đồng Đăng 20 51.9"

12 Phú Túc 52 52.1"

13 Tân Châu 91 52.6"

14 Châu Đốc 91 53.0"

15 Châu Phong 91 53.0"

16 Phan Thiết 68 53.1"

17 Cai Lậy 82 53.2"

18 Thị Trấn Na Dương 20 53.5"

19 Lộc Bình 20 53.5"

20 Nghĩa Đàn 40 53.7"

21 Ấp Tân Ngãi 86 53.8"

22 Hồng Ngự 82 53.9"

23 Sa Rài 82 54.0"

24 Diễn Thành 40 54.0"

25 Ấp Bình Chánh 91 54.1"

26 Gò Công 82 54.1"

27 A Yun Pa 52 54.3"

28 Nghi Sơn 38 54.7"

29 Hoàng Mai 40 54.7"

30 Bến Tre 86 55.0"

31 Long Xuyên 91 55.1"

32 Vĩnh Long 86 55.4"

33 Sông Cầu 66 55.5"

34 Mỹ Tho 82 55.6"

35 Tân Ninh 82 55.6"

36 Tràm Chim 82 55.9"

37 Ấp Tân Mỹ 82 56.0"

38 Tuy Hòa 66 56.6"

39 Qui Nhon 52 56.8"

40 Quận Đức Thịnh 56.9"

41 Sa Dec 82 56.9"

42 Cao Lãnh 82 56.9"

43 Cần Giờ 79 57.3"

44 Thị Trấn Đồng Văn 08 57.5"

45 Thị Trấn Nước Hai 04 57.6"

46 Tịnh Biên 91 57.6"

47 An Nhơn 52 57.7"

48 Thốt Nốt 92 58.1"

49 Lai Vung 82 58.1"

50 Chũ 24 58.5"

51 Cao Bằng 04 58.8"

52 Vĩnh Thạnh 92 58.9"

53 Quán Hành 40 58.9"

54 Sơn La 14 58.9"

55 Bình Thủy 92 59.0"

56 Cái Răng 92 59.0"

57 Cần Thơ 92 59.0"

58 Bình Minh 86 59.0"

59 Xuân Trùng 25 59.1"

60 Bắc Lũng 24 59.2"

61 Thành phố Trà Vinh 86 59.2"

62 Thị Trấn Thất Khê 20 59.3"

63 Cô Tô 91 59.6"

64 Mường Nhé 11 60.0"

65 Phúc Sơn 40 60.4"

66 Phước An 66 60.6"

67 Thị Trấn Mèo Vạc 08 60.6"

68 Bắc Giang 24 60.7"

69 Chí Linh 31 60.8"

70 An Khê 52 60.8"

71 Thị Trấn Trùng Khánh 04 60.9"

72 Tân An 80 60.9"

73 Thới Lai 92 61.1"

74 Ô Môn 92 61.1"

75 Cần Đước 80 61.3"

76 Nông Trường Trần Phú 15 61.4"

77 Kép 24 61.5"

78 Vinh 40 61.6"

79 Cửa Lô 40 61.6"

80 Yên Vinh 40 61.6"

81 Buôn Trấp 66 61.7"

82 Buôn Tur 66 61.7"

83 Núi Sập 91 61.7"

84 Liên Sơn 66 61.9"

85 Phong Điền 92 62.0"

86 Nghĩa Lộ 15 62.1"

87 Thị Trấn Thuận Châu 14 62.1"

88 Cần Giuộc 80 62.1"

89 Duyên Hải 86 62.7"

90 Thái Hòa 40 63.0"

91 Ba Chúc 91 63.0"

92 Phú Đô 01 63.2"

93 Yên Hòa 01 63.2"

94 Hà Đông 01 63.2"

95 Bồ Đề 01 63.2"

96 Cung Kiệm 24 63.2"

97 Dịch Vọng 01 63.2"

98 Cầu Diễn 01 63.2"

99 Vĩnh Tuy 01 63.2"

100 Dại Mỗ 01 63.2"

The driest cities in Vietnam receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Phú Quý receives just 40.3 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Phú Quý gets just 40.3" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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