AI-generatedHuế at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 3,124 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Huế
Huế has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Huế is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: February – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4117:29
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:28–06:10 · evening 17:00–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:28 · evening 17:42–17:51
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.
What is the weather like in Huế in October?
In October, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 513 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:41 – 17:29
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Huế
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 4.0 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Huế, 34 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Huế
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Huế: 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, Huế has about 24 rainy days with 513 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Huế
How breezy and how cloudy Huế 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 Huế typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Huế: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 and humidity in Huế
How often the day gets hot in Huế (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, Huế has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Huế
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in June (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 334 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 52 | 23° | 19° | 3.5 h | 18 | 190 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 24° | 20° | 4.6 h | 14 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 27° | 22° | 5.8 h | 12 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 30° | 24° | 6.6 h | 13 | 118 |
| MayMay | 38 | 31° | 26° | 6.8 h | 21 | 240 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 32° | 26° | 7.1 h | 19 | 170 |
| JulyJul | 29 | 32° | 26° | 6.3 h | 19 | 189 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 32° | 26° | 5.8 h | 20 | 214 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 30° | 25° | 4.9 h | 24 | 378 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 27° | 24° | 4.0 h | 24 | 513 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 26° | 22° | 3.6 h | 22 | 502 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 23° | 20° | 2.5 h | 23 | 400 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
16.46° N, 107.60° E · 8 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Huế
The best time to visit Huế is from February to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in March. Rain is most frequent from April to February; the wettest month is October with 513 mm.
Huế through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Huế in the dry season
Mar
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Huế in the rainy season
Apr – Feb
Fair
- 23–32 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 218 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Huế for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Huế
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Huế: score 73 against 51. Daytime highs are about the same. March has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 73better |
| Day high | 27° | 27° |
| Night low | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 513 mm | 100 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Huế month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January23° · 4 h
In January, Huế is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 190 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in January64February24° · 5 h
In February, Huế is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 111 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in February73March27° · 6 h
In March, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in March57April30° · 7 h
In April, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in April38May31° · 7 h
In May, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 240 mm. On about 21 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 Huế.
Huế in May30June32° · 7 h
In June, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 27 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 Huế.
Huế in June29July32° · 6 h
In July, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 189 mm. On about 26 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 Huế.
Huế in July29August32° · 6 h
In August, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 26 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 Huế.
Huế in August40September30° · 5 h
In September, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 378 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in September51October27° · 4 h
In October, Huế is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 513 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in October52November26° · 4 h
In November, Huế is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 502 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
Huế in November50December23° · 3 h
In December, Huế is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 400 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Huế.
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Huế vs. Da Nang
In October the holiday weather in Huế and Da Nang is about equally good (score 51 vs. 47). During the day Da Nang is 1 °C warmer than Huế.
| in October | Huế | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 25 |
| Best time | Feb – Mar | Mar – Jun |
Through the year
Vietnam in October: the best places
In October, Huế ranks 7 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Nha Trang29°28°67
- 2Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)28°29°66
- 3Da Nang28°28°65
- 4Ha Long Bay28°28°61
- 5Hanoi28°60
- 6Sa Pa21°56
- 7HuếThis page27°51
- 8Hoi An28°28°50
Planning a trip to Huế
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Huế 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.
Huế has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 15 min
- Distance
- 9,770 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.
Storm season
Huế lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Huế
When is the best time to visit Huế?
The best time to visit Huế is from February to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Huế?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Huế?
Rain is most frequent from April to February; the wettest month is October with 513 mm. The driest month is March with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Huế get?
Huế gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Huế in?
Huế uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Huế?
A nonstop flight from London to Huế takes about 12 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,770 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Huế?
Huế lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Huế?
Huế has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 36, Summer holidays 29, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 51.
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