Vietnam, Climate

The northern part of Vietnam is on the edge of the tropical climatic zone. During January, the coldest month of the year, Hanoi has a mean temperature of 63� F (17� C), while the annual average temperature is 74� F (23� C). Farther south, the average annual temperature in Hue is 77� F (25� C) and in Ho Chi Minh City is 81� F (27� C); in the highland city of Da Lat, it drops to 70� F (21� C). The winter season in northern Vietnam lasts