Điện Biên, Vietnam Weather

Điện Biên,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
25°C
77.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 954 hPa

Feel like: 29 °C

Temperature: 25°C

Cloud: 56%

Humidity: 79%

Wind: S - 1 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sun
19 Apr
21°C / 27°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Mon
20 Apr
21°C / 29°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Tue
21 Apr
21°C / 31°C
Fog
Wed
22 Apr
22°C / 29°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Thu
23 Apr
22°C / 27°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Partly Cloudy
79% 15 km/h
15:00 PM
20° / 24°
20° / 24°
Slight Rain Showers
77% 21 km/h
16:00 PM
20° / 23°
20° / 23°
Slight Rain Showers
83% 19 km/h
17:00 PM
20° / 22°
20° / 22°
Mainly Clear
88% 16 km/h
18:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Overcast
92% 18 km/h
19:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Slight Thunderstorm
93% 23 km/h
20:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Slight Thunderstorm
95% 24 km/h
21:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Moderate Rain Showers
95% 21 km/h
22:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Slight Rain Showers
96% 23 km/h
23:00 PM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Slight Thunderstorm
95% 23 km/h
00:00 AM
21° / 22°
21° / 22°
Thunderstorm With Slight
96% 17 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 33.3°C
  • Average low 21.43°C
  • Hottest day 40°C (02 May 2026)
  • Coldest day 18°C (26 April 2026)
  • Average humidity 62.6%
  • Days with precipitation 21 days
  • Highest precipitation 73 mm (19 April 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 21°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Điện Biên over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Điện Biên in the coming days

Rainfall in Điện Biên in the coming days

Điện Biên Climate Summary

Điện Biên features a Humid subtropical, dry winter (Köppen classification: Cwa), with an average annual temperature of 23.02ºC (73.44ºF), which is about -3.23% lower than the national average for Vietnam. Annually, the city experiences approximately 118.61 millimeters (4.67 inches) of rainfall, spread across 164.83 rainy days, accounting for 45.16% of the year.

Longitude 21.4063898
Latitude 103.0321549
Yearly high temperature 27.37ºC (81.27ºF)
Yearly low temperature 16.1ºC (60.98ºF)
Hottest month May 30.92ºC (87.66ºF)
Coldest month January 10.21ºC (50.38ºF)
Yearly precip 118.61mm (4.67in)
Days with rainfall 164.83 days (45.16%)
Driest month February (64.2%)
Wettest month August (87.71%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 22.1° / 10.21° 3.55 days
February 26.14° / 11.58° 1.91 days
March 30.1° / 15.53° 5.09 days
April 31.53° / 18.43° 12.91 days
May 30.92° / 19.85° 20.09 days
June 28.62° / 20.19° 26.82 days
July 27.81° / 19.58° 27.73 days
August 28.06° / 19.2° 26.64 days
September 28.65° / 18.56° 20.0 days
October 27.12° / 16.34° 10.91 days
November 25.29° / 13.62° 5.73 days
December 22.1° / 10.14° 3.45 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Điện Biên?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 30.92ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 10.21ºC).

2. What should I wear in Điện Biên today?

For today's very hot weather in Điện Biên, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Breathable shorts or skirts

Temperature

Early
22°C / 29°C
Morning
17°C / 32°C
Afternoon
20°C / 24°C
Evening
21°C / 22°C

Air quality

Unhealthy

Unhealthy air quality, health risks for all, emergency conditions possible

  • CO2 471
  • CO 672
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 10
  • O3 124
  • PM10 81
  • PM25 67
  • SO2 5
  • CH4 1,437

Sunrise / Sunset

22:45
11:28