Weather & Climate in Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cam Ranh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9214°N, 109.1591°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | - | 183 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 4 | 121 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 3 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2018 | Usagi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 235 km |
| 2017 | Damrey | Category 2 | 81 mph | 76 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 124 km |
| 2007 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2006 | Durian | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 222 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 3 | 98 mph | 189 km |
| 1998 | Faith | Category 2 | 58 mph | 103 km |
| 1995 | Yvette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 175 km |
| 1994 | Teresa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Lola | Category 3 | 86 mph | 7 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 81 mph | 120 km |
| 1992 | Colleen | Category 1 | 63 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Tess | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 3 | 92 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Haut Dong Nai (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Haut Dong Nai | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in |
Cam Ranh has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.4").