Nam Định
The best months to visit Nam Định are March, November and December.
- Temperature
- between 14° and 32°
- Rain
- May to October
- Daylight
- 11 h in December to 13 h in June
Nam Định was the capital city of Nam Định province in the Red River Delta of the Northern Vietnam. As part of the 2025 Vietnamese administrative reform, all district-level subdivisions, including Nam Định, were abolished. The former city now corresponds with Đông A, Nam Định, Thành Nam, Thiên Trường and Trường Thi wards of Ninh Bình province.
- Country
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam
- Elevation
- sea level
- Population
- 448,225
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 20.43, 106.18
When to go to Nam Định
The best months to visit Nam Định are March, November and December. In Nam Định, daytime highs go from 20° in January to 32° in June. The wettest month is September (340 mm) and the driest is January (26 mm). The rainy season runs from May to October.
The best months to go: Mar · Nov · Dec
Weather in Nam Định month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 20° | 20° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 22° |
| low | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| rain | 26 mm | 41 mm | 44 mm | 61 mm | 172 mm | 191 mm | 250 mm | 324 mm | 340 mm | 136 mm | 52 mm | 26 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Nam Định, month by month
Nam Định in January
20° / 14° · 26 mm · 11 hMild and dry.
What to pack: layers and a light jacket
Nam Định in February
20° / 16° · 41 mm · 11 hMild and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Nam Định in March
22° / 18° · 44 mm · 12 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes, sunscreen and a compact umbrella
Nam Định in April
27° / 21° · 61 mm · 13 hMild and some rain.
What to pack: light clothes, sunscreen and a compact umbrella
Nam Định in May
30° / 24° · 172 mm · 13 hHot and rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in June
32° / 26° · 191 mm · 13 hHot and rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in July
32° / 26° · 250 mm · 13 hHot and very rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in August
32° / 26° · 324 mm · 13 hHot and very rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in September
30° / 24° · 340 mm · 12 hHot and very rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in October
28° / 22° · 136 mm · 12 hHot and rainy.
What to pack: light clothes, sunscreen and a rain jacket
Nam Định in November
25° / 18° · 52 mm · 11 hMild and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes, sunscreen and a compact umbrella
Nam Định in December
22° / 15° · 26 mm · 11 hMild and dry. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: light clothes and a jacket for the evening
11 hHow far Nam Định is from other cities in Vietnam
- Haiphong89 km 50 min · 1 h 13 min
- Hanoi85 km 50 min · 1 h 6 min
- Thanh Hóa106 km 51 min · 1 h 28 min
- Bắc Giang124 km 52 min · 1 h 42 min
- Hạ Long142 km 53 min · 1 h 48 min
- Vinh237 km 60 min · 3 h 11 min
- Hue610 km 1 h 19 min · 8 h 10 min
- Da Nang710 km 1 h 24 min · 9 h 32 min
50 min · 
1 h 13 minOther distances from Nam Định
- Ho Chi Minh City1,425 km 18 h 2 min
- Cần Thơ1,544 km 20 h 5 min
- Biên Hòa1,423 km 18 h 3 min
- Thuận An1,414 km 17 h 49 min
- Nha Trang1,210 km 15 h 50 min
- Thủ Đức1,427 km 18 h 4 min
- Quy Nhơn1,017 km 13 h 9 min
- Vũng Tàu1,524 km 19 h 31 min
- Dĩ An1,420 km 17 h 56 min
- Rạch Giá1,590 km 20 h 28 min
- Buôn Ma Thuột1,220 km 16 h 35 min
- Da Lat1,343 km 17 h 58 min
- Hội An736 km 9 h 52 min
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nam Định?
The best months to visit Nam Định are March, November and December. In Nam Định, daytime highs go from 20° in January to 32° in June.
When does it rain most in Nam Định?
The wettest month is September (340 mm) and the driest is January (26 mm). The rainy season runs from May to October.
Is it cold in Nam Định?
No. In January, the coolest month, lows hover around 14°.
Is it hot in Nam Định?
Yes. In June, highs reach 32°.
What to pack for Nam Định?
In January, the coldest month, pack layers and a light jacket. In June, the warmest, light clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket.
How high is Nam Định?
Nam Định sits at sea level.
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