Vietnam in January: where it's warm and dry — Phu Quoc, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang after the rains
In January almost all of southern Vietnam is dry: Phu Quoc is about 30.6 °C by day with 4–5 rainy days, Mui Ne is at peak kitesurfing wind, Ho Chi Minh City has almost no rain. Nha Trang's rains are over; Da Nang and Da Lat are cool.
In January almost all of southern Vietnam is dry and warm. Phu Quoc is about 30.6 °C by day and 23 °C at night, with about 4–5 rainy days in the month and a calm sea on the west coast. Mui Ne is dry — less than one rainy day — and in its main kitesurfing wind season. Ho Chi Minh City has almost no rain. In Nha Trang the rainy season is over: waterfalls and island trips are back on, with the calmest sea from February. Da Nang and Hoi An are cool and damp in January — about 21.5 °C on average — and Da Lat drops to about 12 °C at night. Tet 2027 falls on 6 February, so late January is the time to buy holiday tickets.
| City | January weather | Sea | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc | 30.6 °C by day, 23 °C at night, about 4–5 rainy days | calm on the west | high season |
| Mui Ne | 29.2 °C by day, 21.3 °C at night, under 1 rainy day | windy | main kitesurfing season |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 27.3 °C average, almost no rain | — | one of the driest months |
| Nha Trang | about 24 °C average, about 40 mm of rain | calmer from February | waterfalls and islands back on |
| Da Nang and Hoi An | about 21.5 °C average, about 19 °C at night, about 12 rainy days | rough | cool, drizzly |
| Da Lat | 15.9 °C average, 11.7 °C at night, about 2 rainy days | — | driest and coolest month |
Where is it warm in Vietnam in January?
The warmest part of Vietnam in January is the south: Phu Quoc is about 30.6 °C by day, Mui Ne about 29 °C, Ho Chi Minh City about 27 °C as a daily average. There's almost no rain: about 4–5 rainy days a month on Phu Quoc, under one in Mui Ne. For a beach holiday in January Phu Quoc is the safest bet: the sea on the west coast is calm. More in Phu Quoc month by month and Phu Quoc beaches.
Can you swim in Nha Trang in January?
In Nha Trang the rainy season is over by January: about 24 °C on average and about 40 mm of rain in the month. Ba Ho waterfalls, Yang Bay park, Bai Dai beach and the islands are back on, and surf season continues. The calmest sea and diving season start a little later, from February, so book January boat trips with the option to reschedule. More in Nha Trang in January.
What's the weather in Da Nang and Hoi An in January?
Da Nang and Hoi An are cool and damp in January: about 21.5 °C as a daily average, about 19 °C at night, around 12 drizzly days and a rough sea. People come for the city, Hoi An and Ba Na Hills rather than the beach. Bring a sweater and a rain jacket. More in when to go to Da Nang.
Is Da Lat cold in January?
January is Da Lat's driest and coolest month: about 16 °C on average, about 12 °C at night, with only about two rainy days. Days are comfortable for walking, but you'll need a warm jacket in the evening. More in when to go to Da Lat.
What about Tet and holidays in January?
1 January is New Year's Day in Vietnam, a one-day holiday. The main holiday, Tet, falls on 6 February in 2027, and train, bus and domestic flight tickets for those days sell out weeks ahead — if your trip falls in early February, buy them in January. More in public holidays in Vietnam.
FAQ
Where is it warm in Vietnam in January? In the south: Phu Quoc about 30.6 °C by day, Mui Ne about 29 °C, HCMC about 27 °C on average.
Can you swim in Vietnam in January? Yes, on Phu Quoc — the west coast is calm. Nha Trang is dry, but the calmest sea comes from February.
Is Vietnam cold in January? Not in the south. Da Nang and Hoi An average about 21.5 °C, Da Lat drops to about 12 °C at night.
When is Tet in 2027? 6 February — buy tickets for those days early.