Dien Bien Phu in January

8.3out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
5Rainy days (37 mm)
10:50 hDaylight
06:52Sunrise · 17:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

22° 11° J 24° 12° F 28° 15° M 29° 18° A 29° 21° M 29° 22° J 28° 22° J 28° 22° A 28° 21° S 27° 19° O 25° 15° N 22° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 22°C11°C37 mm 5– – 8.3
February 24°C12°C25 mm 5– – 8.5
March 28°C15°C56 mm 9– – 7.9
April 29°C18°C115 mm 15– – 6.9
May 29°C21°C195 mm 23– – 6.0
June 29°C22°C325 mm 27– – 6.1
July 28°C22°C406 mm 29– – 6.1
August 28°C22°C363 mm 29– – 6.1
September 28°C21°C197 mm 22– – 6.1
October 27°C19°C72 mm 12– – 7.5
November 25°C15°C33 mm 6– – 8.3
December 22°C11°C29 mm 4– – 8.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Dien Bien Phu in January?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Dien Bien Phu?

The best months are February, December, January, November.