Haiphong weather in January
In January, Haiphong sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 37 mm of rain across 7 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Haiphong's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Haiphong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- 7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:37 AM – 5:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical January day in Haiphong reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 16 |
| 2 | 20 | 16 |
| 3 | 20 | 16 |
| 4 | 20 | 16 |
| 5 | 20 | 16 |
| 6 | 20 | 16 |
| 7 | 20 | 16 |
| 8 | 20 | 16 |
| 9 | 19 | 16 |
| 10 | 19 | 16 |
| 11 | 19 | 16 |
| 12 | 19 | 16 |
| 13 | 19 | 16 |
| 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 15 | 19 | 16 |
| 16 | 19 | 16 |
| 17 | 19 | 16 |
| 18 | 19 | 16 |
| 19 | 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 19 | 16 |
| 21 | 19 | 16 |
| 22 | 19 | 16 |
| 23 | 19 | 16 |
| 24 | 19 | 16 |
| 25 | 19 | 16 |
| 26 | 19 | 16 |
| 27 | 19 | 16 |
| 28 | 19 | 16 |
| 29 | 19 | 16 |
| 30 | 19 | 16 |
| 31 | 19 | 16 |
How January really feels in Haiphong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Haiphong weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 16° | 37 | 7 | 10.9 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 20° / 17° | 22 | 5.5 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 22° / 19° | 39 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 26° / 23° | 57 | 8.4 | 12.5 | 6.7 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 207 | 16.9 | 13 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 28° | 214 | 18.4 | 13.2 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 28° | 281 | 20.1 | 13.1 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 31° / 27° | 381 | 24.4 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 290 | 20 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 133 | 12.4 | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 25° / 21° | 60 | 8.2 | 11 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 21° / 17° | 37 | 6.5 | 10.8 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 38 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 63 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 31 | 69 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 25 | 75 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Haiphong gets around 37 mm of rain over 7 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 22% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 23 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 22 |
| 13 | 22 |
| 14 | 22 |
| 15 | 22 |
| 16 | 22 |
| 17 | 22 |
| 18 | 22 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 22 |
| 23 | 22 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 17% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Comfortable (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 2 | 38 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 1 |
| 3 | 38 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 1 |
| 5 | 38 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 6 | 39 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | 39 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 1 |
| 8 | 39 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 1 |
| 9 | 39 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 | 39 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 | 39 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 13 | 40 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 14 | 40 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 1 |
| 15 | 41 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 1 |
| 16 | 41 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 42 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 18 | 42 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 0 |
| 19 | 43 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| 20 | 43 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| 21 | 44 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| 22 | 44 | 19 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 23 | 44 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 24 | 45 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 25 | 45 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 | 45 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 27 | 45 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| 28 | 45 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| 29 | 45 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 30 | 44 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
| 31 | 43 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 13 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:35 AM, and sunset from 5:19 PM to 5:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 6:34 | 5:19 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 6:34 | 5:20 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 6:34 | 5:20 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:21 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:21 |
| 6 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:22 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 6:35 | 5:23 |
| 8 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:23 |
| 9 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:24 |
| 10 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:25 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:25 |
| 12 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:26 |
| 13 | 10.8 | 6:36 | 5:26 |
| 14 | 10.8 | 6:37 | 5:27 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:28 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:28 |
| 17 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:29 |
| 18 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:30 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:30 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:31 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:32 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:32 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:37 | 5:33 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:34 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:34 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:35 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:35 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:37 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:37 |
| 31 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:38 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 2.54 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.54 kWh/m² to a high of 5.22 kWh/m² in May across the year — January's 2.54 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.7 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Haiphong
In January, Haiphong sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Haiphong sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Haiphong's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Haiphong?
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 Haiphong for sightseeing.
What to pack for Haiphong in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Haiphong sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 16°C. Little to plan around — just the basics. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Haiphong in January
The nearest coast averages about 20°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 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 20°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Feb 24 to Feb 2 — about 11.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 20 | Cool |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Haiphong in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Haiphong peaks around July 12 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 6 (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) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Haiphong 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 Haiphong is worst in December — around 92 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.6× the cleanest month (July, 35 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) | 90 | 80 | 76 | 66 | 49 | 37 | 35 | 40 | 59 | 74 | 82 | 92 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 49 | Poor |
| Jun | 37 | Poor |
| Jul | 35 | Moderate |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 92 | Unhealthy |
Where is Haiphong?
Haiphong sits at 20.9°N, 106.7°E, 12 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Kiến An, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Haiphong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Haiphong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Haiphong has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,180 m.
The land around Haiphong is covered by artificial surfaces (59%) within 3 km, cropland (24%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 16 km, and trees (35%), water (29%) and cropland (24%) 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 Haiphong (20.8648°, 106.6834°, elevation 12 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).