Weather in Vietnam for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Vietnam at the beginning of May is 31.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 33 °C by the end of May.
Vietnam experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 243.1 mm.
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Vietnam in May average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2  28° | 3  31° | 4 33° | |||
| 5 32° | 6 34° | 7 32° | 8 29° | 9  29° | 10 31° | 11  32° |
| 12 31° | 13 29° | 14  30° | 15 31° | 16 31° | 17 33° | 18 34° |
| 19 34° | 20 34° | 21 33° | 22 33° | 23 32° | 24 31° | 25 32° |
| 26 32° | 27 32° | 28 33° | 29 35° | 30 34° | 31 33° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Vietnam
May weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Overcast | 28° /21° | 6.7 mm | 6 | |
| 2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /21° | 5.8 mm | 6 | |
| 3 May | Heavy rain at times | 31° /22° | 6.6 mm | 7 | |
| 4 May | Overcast | 33° /23° | 2.2 mm | 8 | |
| 5 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 32° /22° | 21.6 mm | 7 | |
| 6 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 34° /23° | 7.3 mm | 8 | |
| 7 May | Moderate rain at times | 32° /24° | 2.9 mm | 7 | |
| 8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /23° | 16.7 mm | 7 | |
| 9 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 3.5 mm | 6 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /23° | 8 mm | 7 | |
| 11 May | Partly cloudy | 32° /24° | 4.4 mm | 8 | |
| 12 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /23° | 12.4 mm | 7 | |
| 13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /23° | 9.8 mm | 6 | |
| 14 May | Cloudy | 30° /23° | 6.2 mm | 7 | |
| 15 May | Overcast | 31° /22° | 5.8 mm | 7 | |
| 16 May | Overcast | 31° /23° | 3.8 mm | 7 | |
| 17 May | Overcast | 33° /23° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 18 May | Patchy rain possible | 34° /24° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
| 19 May | Overcast | 34° /24° | 3.5 mm | 8 | |
| 20 May | Overcast | 34° /25° | 5.8 mm | 7 | |
| 21 May | Overcast | 33° /24° | 21.5 mm | 7 | |
| 22 May | Overcast | 33° /25° | 7.8 mm | 7 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 32° /24° | 17.4 mm | 7 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 17.7 mm | 7 | |
| 25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 32° /24° | 6.7 mm | 7 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /25° | 3 mm | 7 | |
| 27 May | Moderate rain at times | 32° /25° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
| 28 May | Moderate rain at times | 33° /25° | 6.6 mm | 7 | |
| 29 May | Cloudy | 35° /25° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
| 30 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 34° /25° | 13.9 mm | 8 | |
| 31 May | Partly cloudy | 33° /25° | 5.8 mm | 8 | |
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Guide for Vietnam in May
In May, Vietnam experiences varying weather conditions from the beginning to the end of the month. In the northern regions such as Hanoi, the weather at the start of May is warm with temperatures averaging around 28°.
However, as the month progresses, the temperatures tend to rise, reaching an average of 33° by the end of May. The southern regions, like Ho Chi Minh City, also see an increase in temperatures throughout the month, starting at around 31° and climbing to 35° by the end of May.
In terms of precipitation, the beginning of May in Vietnam generally sees lower levels of rainfall, particularly in the central and southern regions.
However, as the month progresses, the likelihood of rain increases, with the end of May often experiencing higher levels of rainfall, especially in coastal areas.
Overall, May in Vietnam offers warm and increasingly hot weather, with a transition from lower to higher rainfall as the month progresses. Travelers should be prepared for rising temperatures and the possibility of increased rainfall, especially towards the end of the month.
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Vietnam in May - FAQ
What to pack to Vietnam in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Vietnam in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Vietnam, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
May rainfall patterns in Vietnam
UV exposure in Vietnam during May
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