AI-generatedĐiện Biên Phủ at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,807 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 485 m
Climate in Điện Biên Phủ
Điện Biên Phủ has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while December is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Điện Biên Phủ is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Điện Biên Phủ
The best time to visit Điện Biên Phủ is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 367 mm.
Điện Biên Phủ through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Điện Biên Phủ in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Điện Biên Phủ in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Điện Biên Phủ in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Điện Biên Phủ in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:0317:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:49–06:33 · evening 17:14–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:49 · evening 17:58–18:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Điện Biên Phủ compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Điện Biên Phủ in October?
In October, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min06:03 – 17:44
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Điện Biên Phủ
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Điện Biên Phủ: score 90 against 60. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 20 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Điện Biên Phủ month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January24° · 4.7 h
In January, Điện Biên Phủ is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in January90February27° · 5.9 h
In February, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in February53March31° · 5.0 h
In March, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in March34April32° · 5.5 h
In April, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in April26May32° · 5.6 h
In May, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 223 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in May26June31° · 3.6 h
In June, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 273 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in June28July31° · 3.0 h
In July, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 367 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in July32August30° · 3.6 h
In August, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 345 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in August39September30° · 5.3 h
In September, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in September60October29° · 5.4 h
In October, Điện Biên Phủ is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in October81November27° · 4.9 h
In November, Điện Biên Phủ is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in November85December24° · 4.5 h
In December, Điện Biên Phủ is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Điện Biên Phủ.
Điện Biên Phủ in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Điện Biên Phủ
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in June (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 196 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 24° | 12° | 4.7 h | 4 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 27° | 14° | 5.9 h | 4 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 31° | 17° | 5.0 h | 8 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 32° | 20° | 5.5 h | 14 | 132 |
| MayMay | 26 | 32° | 22° | 5.6 h | 22 | 223 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 31° | 22° | 3.6 h | 27 | 273 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 31° | 22° | 3.0 h | 28 | 367 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 30° | 22° | 3.6 h | 27 | 345 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 30° | 21° | 5.3 h | 20 | 198 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 29° | 19° | 5.4 h | 12 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 27° | 16° | 4.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 24° | 12° | 4.5 h | 4 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
21.39° N, 103.02° E · 485 m · Asia/Bangkok
Sunshine1,730 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Điện Biên Phủ
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Điện Biên Phủ, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,807 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Điện Biên Phủ: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Điện Biên Phủ has about 12 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in July
UV index in Điện Biên Phủ
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in March: 10 km/h
Wind and clouds in Điện Biên Phủ
How breezy and how cloudy Điện Biên Phủ is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Điện Biên Phủ typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Điện Biên Phủ: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity163 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Điện Biên Phủ
How often the day gets hot in Điện Biên Phủ (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Điện Biên Phủ has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Điện Biên Phủ
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Điện Biên Phủ in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Điện Biên Phủ has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Vietnam
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, F, G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +84
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Điện Biên Phủ vs Sa Pa
In October Điện Biên Phủ has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 55). During the day Sa Pa is 7 °C cooler than Điện Biên Phủ. Sa Pa gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Điện Biên Phủ | Sa Pa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 17 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Vietnam in October: the best places
In October, Điện Biên Phủ ranks 6 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Mũi Né31°29°69
- 2Nha Trang30°28°67
- 3Côn Đảo29°29°67
- 4Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)29°29°66
- 5Da Nang29°28°65
- 6Điện Biên PhủThis page29°60
- 7Sa Pa22°56
- 8Đà Lạt24°55
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Frequently asked questions about Điện Biên Phủ
When is the best time to visit Điện Biên Phủ?
The best time to visit Điện Biên Phủ is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Điện Biên Phủ?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. December is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Điện Biên Phủ?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 367 mm. The driest month is February with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Điện Biên Phủ get?
Điện Biên Phủ gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 5.9 hours a day; in July there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Điện Biên Phủ in?
Điện Biên Phủ is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Điện Biên Phủ?
A nonstop flight from London to Điện Biên Phủ takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,050 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Điện Biên Phủ?
Điện Biên Phủ has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 26, summer holidays 31, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 85.