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Weather & Climate in Huế, Vietnam

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Huế has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area102.7 sq mi (266.0 km²)
Population Density13,437/sq mi
Coordinates16.4619°N, 107.5955°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.9"
163% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 22.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

May 15, 2014 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.6 32 km 14 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 55 km 10 km
Nov 15, 2012 38 km SW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.2 139 km 10 km
Oct 22, 2012 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.1 131 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 183 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 80 km
2022 Noru Category 2 98 mph 66 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 81 mph 72 km
2020 Molave Category 2 92 mph 177 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 137 km
2013 Haiyan Category 2 86 mph 226 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 75 mph 117 km
2013 Nari Category 1 81 mph 98 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 98 mph 167 km
2010 Mindulle Category 1 52 mph 185 km
2010 Conson Category 1 81 mph 259 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 81 mph 161 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 63 mph 139 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 86 mph 76 km
2005 Kai-tak Category 1 69 mph 273 km
2005 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 300 km
2003 Nepartak Category 1 69 mph 195 km
2000 Wukong Category 2 69 mph 233 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 63 mph 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.5 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 QUANG NAM Meteorological 8.5 m 1 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.0 in
June 85°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
July 85°F (29°C) 3.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 22.4 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 21.8 in
December 71°F (21°C) 11.7 in

Huế has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 69°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.4") and April the driest (2.0").

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