Phan Thiết weather in December
In December, Phan Thiết sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 68 mm of rain across 7.4 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Phan Thiết's 6th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Phan Thiết's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- 7.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:03 AM – 5:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Phan Thiết reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 29 | 23 |
| 3 | 29 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 22 |
How December really feels in Phan Thiết
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 7 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Phan Thiết weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 21° | 18 | 2.3 | 11.4 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 7 | 1.4 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 27 | 5 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 31° / 24° | 70 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 188 | 25.5 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 212 | 25.8 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 213 | 27.2 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 211 | 27 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 239 | 26.1 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 260 | 25.6 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 113 | 12.8 | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 68 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Phan Thiết gets around 68 mm of rain over 7.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 28 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 24 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 20 | 22 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 20 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 24 | 18 |
| 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Oppressive (%) | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 68 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 67 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 66 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 65 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 63 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 63 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 62 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 61 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 60 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 59 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 58 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 57 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 56 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 54 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 54 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 53 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 51 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 50 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 49 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 47 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 46 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 12 | 43 | 44 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 12 | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 13 | 45 | 41 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 40 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 14 | 46 | 39 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 15 | 47 | 37 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 36 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 35 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 15 | 50 | 34 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 16 | 50 | 33 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 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 | 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 | 8 | 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 December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:55 AM to 6:10 AM, and sunset from 5:20 PM to 5:32 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 | 11.4 | 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 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:20 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:20 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:20 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:20 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 5:57 | 5:21 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:21 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 5:58 | 5:21 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 5:59 | 5:22 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 5:59 | 5:22 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:00 | 5:22 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:00 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:23 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:23 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:24 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:24 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:25 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:25 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:04 | 5:26 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:04 | 5:26 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:26 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:27 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:06 | 5:27 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:06 | 5:28 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:28 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:08 | 5:29 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:08 | 5:30 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:08 | 5:30 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:09 | 5:31 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:09 | 5:31 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.71 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.71 kWh/m² to a high of 6.54 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.71 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Phan Thiết
In December, Phan Thiết sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Phan Thiết sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Phan Thiết's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Phan Thiết?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Phan Thiết for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Phan Thiết in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Phan Thiết sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Phan Thiết in December
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in January near 25°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) | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Phan Thiết in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Phan Thiết peaks around May 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 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) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Phan Thiết in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Phan Thiết is worst in October — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 26 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 32 | Moderate |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 26 | Moderate |
Where is Phan Thiết?
Phan Thiết sits at 10.9°N, 108.1°E, 10 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Mui Ne, 20 km away.
Topography around Phan Thiết
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Phan Thiết.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Phan Thiết has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 361 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,844 m.
The land around Phan Thiết is covered by artificial surfaces (44%) and water (33%) within 3 km, water (37%), trees (30%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (36%) 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 Phan Thiết (10.9289°, 108.1021°, elevation 10 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).