Best Time To Visit Mui Ne

Mui Ne is renowned as a tropical paradise in Vietnam with pristine beaches and eternal dazzling sand dunes. With an unspoilt beautiful landscape and impressive entertainment activities, Mui Ne is a rising star that attracts thousands of new visits from both foreign and domestic travelers. So when is the best time to travel to Mui Ne? Have a look at this article to find more details about weather in Mui Ne and plan your best trip ahead.

Women carrying flower basket along the sand dunes in Mui Ne - Photo: pradeep_kmpk14 / Shutterstock.com

Weather in Mui Ne

Mui Ne, a town of Phan Thiet Province, is located in the monsoon tropical climate with lots of wind and sunshine around the year, so it is mainly dry and hot. There are two separate seasons: the rainy one from May to October, and the dry season from November to April. Even though there's a rainy season, Mui Ne has the lowest level of precipitation nationwide, with quick sudden rains that usually last half an hour. The average temperature does not vary significantly, which usually falls between 25 - 29oC. The hottest time in Mui Ne is in April and May, which could rise to 29 – 30oC.

Best time to visit

Other than the short stormy period from September to October, the weather is pleasant and visitors will be embraced by sunshine and fresh windy air from the sea most of the time.

It is recommended to travel to Mui Ne in the dry season to enjoy at your fullest, when the sun is not burning and there’s no rain to interrupt your daytime exploration in the sand dunes, local villages or other historical monuments.

If you’re fanatics of sea adventures, do not miss the surfing season in April and May. Despite the heat, the sky is crystal clear, providing an optimal vision, with undulant waves and wind that create the best condition for water sports such as kite-surfing, sailing, and snorkeling. However, if you want to escape the cold on winter days, Mui Ne is still a marvelous getaway. Compared to other regions in Vietnam, Mui Ne’s weather just smoothly changes. Even during the coolest period, November to January, sunlight remains warm and cozy, which is favourable for a discovery around the desert wilderness.