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Dien Bien

25°

Light drizzle

High: 30° · Low: 23° · Feels like 31°

Rain expected around 00:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 27% 25°
00:00 33% 25°
01:00 41% 25°
02:00 52% 24°
03:00 66% 24°
04:00 73% 24°
05:00 70% 24°
06:00 61% 24°
07:00 53% 25°
08:00 49% 26°
09:00 46% 27°
10:00 47% 28°
11:00 56% 29°
12:00 70% 29°
13:00 80% 30°
14:00 85% 30°
15:00 87% 27°
16:00 86% 26°
17:00 80% 27°
18:00 71% 27°
19:00 61% 26°
20:00 47% 26°
21:00 31% 26°
22:00 24% 25°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    35° / 28°
    Precipitation
    6 mm · 100%
    Wind
    5 km/h SE
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    5:27 / 18:53

Details

Air quality
28 Fair
PM2.5 17 · PM10 18

Dien Bien's Climate

Set in the Muong Thanh basin of Vietnam's northwest, Dien Bien has a mountain tropical-monsoon climate with two clear seasons. The rainy season (April–September) is hot and humid with frequent downpours and thunderstorms, while the dry season (October–March) brings sunny days but thick early-morning fog blanketing the valley floor and chilly nights. Day-to-night temperature swings are large, especially late in the year. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics like humidity, wind, UV and AQI.

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Dien Bien have?

Dien Bien has two main seasons: a hot, humid rainy season from April to September and a cooler dry season from October to March, with dense morning fog settling in the basin.

When is the best time to visit Dien Bien?

March and September–November are best: March brings the blooming ban (bauhinia) flowers, while autumn offers dry, mild weather ideal for visiting the Dien Bien Phu battlefield sites.

Is Dien Bien cold in winter?

Dry-season days are fairly warm and sunny, but nights and early mornings turn chilly, sometimes 8–12°C, with thick fog filling the Muong Thanh basin.

What should I know about Dien Bien's rainy season?

From June to August heavy rain can cause flooding and landslides on the mountain-pass roads, so check the forecast before traveling.

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Updated: 4:50:55 PM