Best Time To Visit Hue

As the river could burst its banks during the monsoon, making it all but impossible to move through many streets. As a result, you must come to Hue at the right time of year. The dry months are marked by a tropical monsoon climate lasting from March until August. The heat index is still between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius.

The flood often comes after October and lasts until mid-November sometimes even extending into November. Thus, if you go during the flood season it does not matter because most mausoleums are located in the southern part of city which floods have less impact on them. Only Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda are banned for tourists when the water levels become too high and they lie in Northern City.

Yes, tourists can come to Hue at any time of year. During this autumn season running from August to mid-October, it’s also cool and pleasant to pay a visit here. It would be fantastic to relax on one of beautiful sand beaches at Thuan An or Lang Co after visiting complex of monuments and tombs as April-September is quite hot.

However depending on the period there may be no flooding some years while other times they could occur throughout any month from mid-October till mid-November. And huge floods do not mean a lot.

• Mid-January ~ April: Typically, spring temperatures vary between 22°C and 25°C.The finest weather conditions for outdoor activities prevail between February and April because it is not only free from rain but also drier throughout this period; additionally, during this time we have two major attractions – Lunar New Year (January or February) and Hue Festival (April). A cultural event that occurs biennially (Biannual Event), bringing out Hue’s traditional/historical aspects more with every passing moment attracts more vacationers each year.
• May ~ August: During July average temperature in Hue City ranges from 30°C to 38° C. High humidity during the dry season creates an opportunity to visit temples, museums and traditional markets.
• Mid-August – September: Rainy season begins in autumn with temperatures falling to 18-20 degrees Celsius. People, who want to escape overcrowded places during the peak periods can choose this wet season time.
• October – December: There is usually a lot of flooding at the end of each year. It is better not to go in flood period, which is usually at the end of the year.