January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Nha Trang in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nha Trang in January
Average temperature 25°C, 71 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Nha Trang scores 7.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nha Trang strings beaches, islands and mud baths along a long bay on Vietnam's south-central coast.
January in Nha Trang — reliably good (4th best month)
With 25°C (76°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Nha Trang — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nha Trang in January?
- In January, Nha Trang averages 25°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nha Trang?
- January earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nha Trang in January?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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