Cô Tô weather in January
In January, Cô Tô sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 26 mm of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Cô Tô's 3rd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cô Tô's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:26 AM – 5:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Cô Tô reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
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| 28 | 31 | 23 |
| 29 | 31 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How January really feels in Cô Tô
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cô Tô weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 26 | 4.9 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 23° | 15 | 2.6 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 33° / 25° | 47 | 7.2 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 34° / 26° | 97 | 15 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 33° / 27° | 187 | 25.2 | 12.5 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 231 | 26.6 | 12.6 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 30° / 26° | 237 | 27.8 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 225 | 28.8 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 267 | 27.5 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 315 | 27.6 | 11.8 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 24° | 139 | 16.9 | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 31° / 24° | 62 | 9 | 11.4 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Cô Tô gets around 26 mm of rain over 4.9 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 19% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 15 |
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| 14 | 16 |
| 15 | 16 |
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| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 17 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 17 |
| 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 16 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 91% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 52 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 53 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 54 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 54 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 54 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 55 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 54 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 55 | 4 |
| 9 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 56 | 4 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 56 | 3 |
| 11 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 56 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 55 | 3 |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 54 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 54 | 3 |
| 15 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 53 | 3 |
| 16 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 53 | 3 |
| 17 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 52 | 3 |
| 18 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 52 | 3 |
| 19 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 52 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 | 7 | 38 | 51 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 50 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 50 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 49 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 48 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 | 7 | 41 | 48 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 47 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 46 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 46 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 45 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 45 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 44 | 2 |
Wind in January
Winds average 8 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:27 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:48 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:48 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:49 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:49 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:50 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:24 | 5:50 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:25 | 5:52 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:25 | 5:52 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:53 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:53 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:54 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:26 | 5:55 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:56 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:56 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 5:59 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.37 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 5.11 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cô Tô
In January, Cô Tô sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cô Tô sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Cô Tô's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Cô Tô?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Cô Tô for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cô Tô in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Cô Tô sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cô Tô in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 29 km away) is warmest in May at about 31°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Cô Tô in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cô Tô peaks around August 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Cô Tô in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cô Tô is worst in January — around 55 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.6× the cleanest month (August, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 55 | 49 | 44 | 40 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 39 | 47 | 48 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | Poor |
| Feb | 49 | Poor |
| Mar | 44 | Poor |
| Apr | 40 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 48 | Poor |
Where is Cô Tô?
Cô Tô sits at 10.3°N, 105.0°E, 1 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Óc Eo, 19 km away.
Topography around Cô Tô
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cô Tô.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cô Tô has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 413 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 633 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 691 m.
The land around Cô Tô is covered by cropland (76%) within 3 km, cropland (79%) within 16 km, and cropland (61%) and water (23%) within 80 km.
Vietnam travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,066
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.5
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 500
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cô Tô (10.35°, 105.0167°, elevation 1 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).