January could be a good time to visit Dong Hoi, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +72°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in January. However, expect about 23 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dong Hoi;
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dong Hoi has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Dong Hoi in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dong Hoi for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +70°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +68°F.
Is Dong Hoi warm or cold in January?
Dong Hoi is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +64°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Dong Hoi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dong Hoi in January
Dong Hoi weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+52°F
+54°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+91°F
Rainfall
219 mm
126 mm
77 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
88%
90%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
1
Cloudy days
6
7
6
Rainy days
24
23
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +72°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 219 mm to 126 mm.Humidity rises from 86% to 88%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 0 to 1.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Dong Hoi in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dong Hoi is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dong Hoi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 141 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dong Hoi wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 541 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 69% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Dong Hoi?
This is the weather in Dong Hoi in January 2023:
1 January
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+66°F
2 January
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+68°F
3 January
🌧️
+67°F
4 January
🌧️
+68°F
5 January
🌧️
+70°F
6 January
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+71°F
7 January
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+70°F
8 January
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+69°F
9 January
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+70°F
10 January
🌧️
+70°F
11 January
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+71°F
12 January
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+73°F
13 January
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+82°F
14 January
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+86°F
15 January
🌧️
+77°F
16 January
🌧️
+67°F
17 January
🌧️
+67°F
18 January
🌧️
+65°F
19 January
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+67°F
20 January
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+69°F
21 January
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+69°F
22 January
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+73°F
23 January
🌧️
+72°F
24 January
🌧️
+67°F
25 January
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+65°F
26 January
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+69°F
27 January
🌧️
+69°F
28 January
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+62°F
29 January
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+64°F
30 January
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+67°F
31 January
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+69°F
In January 2023 Dong Hoi had 5 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dong Hoi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dong Hoi in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+84°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 1599 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3418 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dong Hoi in January:
Is January a good time to visit Dong Hoi?
It’s always a good time to visit Dong Hoi, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Dong Hoi in January?
January has mild temperatures in Dong Hoi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Dong Hoi rainy in January?
Dong Hoi is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Dong Hoi in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dong Hoi in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dong Hoi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.