The short answer
When to go to Hue
The best window is February to April, when rain is lower and days are warm without the peak summer heat; March and April are the pick. May to August is hot, with highs around 34 C, so sightsee early. From September to December rain is heavy, with October the wettest month, and floods are possible. For older travellers, March and April give the easiest balance of comfort and clear skies.
Month by month
Hue weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 18°C | 129 mm | Cool and drizzly; wet season tail | |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 63 mm | Mild and drier; comfortable for walking | |
| March | 28°C | 20°C | 51 mm | Warm and dry; good sightseeing weather | |
| April | 31°C | 23°C | 59 mm | Warm and mostly dry; start early | |
| May | 34°C | 25°C | 111 mm | Hot; keep midday free for rest | |
| June | 35°C | 25°C | 103 mm | Hot; sightsee early and rest at midday | |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 95 mm | Hot and humid; early starts only | |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 139 mm | Hot with more rain; plan indoors midday | |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 411 mm | Heavy rain begins; storm risk | |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 773 mm | Wettest month; flooding risk | |
| November | 27°C | 21°C | 642 mm | Very wet; floods can close sights | |
| December | 24°C | 19°C | 350 mm | Cool and rainy; poor for tombs and boats |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Hue seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: March and April
- March: Warm and dry; good sightseeing weather
- April: Warm and mostly dry; start early
Good, with small trade-offs: February and May
- February: Mild and drier; comfortable for walking
- May: Hot; keep midday free for rest
Possible, with planning: January, June, July and August
- January: Cool and drizzly; wet season tail
- June: Hot; sightsee early and rest at midday
- July: Hot and humid; early starts only
- August: Hot with more rain; plan indoors midday
Best avoided with parents or children: September, October, November and December
- September: Heavy rain begins; storm risk
- October: Wettest month; flooding risk
- November: Very wet; floods can close sights
- December: Cool and rainy; poor for tombs and boats
Useful answers
Best time to visit Hue: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Hue?
March and April are the best months to visit Hue, with February and May also good. The best window is February to April, when rain is lower and days are warm without the peak summer heat; March and April are the pick. May to August is hot, with highs around 34 C, so sightsee early. From September to December rain is heavy, with October the wettest month, and floods are possible. For older travellers, March and April give the easiest balance of comfort and clear skies.
Which months should I avoid in Hue with elderly parents?
September, October, November and December are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain begins; storm risk Wettest month; flooding risk
When does it rain most in Hue?
October is the wettest month, with about 773 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is June, with average highs around 35°C.