Hue, Vietnam: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Hue, Vietnam? If you're planning to go to Hue, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Hue, Vietnam

Based on the climate and weather in Hue, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Hue, Vietnam by month

January

January in Hue is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Dresses

February

If you vacation in Hue during February, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage

March

Traveling to Hue in March, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Light footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Rain coat

April

April can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Sandals
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses

May

If you vacation in Hue during May, you are likely to find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals

June

Traveling to Hue in June, you will notice that it can be excruciatingly hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light dresses
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Light shorts
Waterproof footwear

July

July in Hue is blindingly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Light dresses
Sunglasses
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Light shorts
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin pants, such as light khakis

August

August in Hue is unbearably hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Light dresses
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts
Rain coat

September

If you visit Hue during September, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Dresses
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Shorts
Sunglasses
Umbrella

October

October for Hue is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion

November

If you are traveling to Hue in November, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Sandals

December

If you vacation in Hue during December, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Hue, Vietnam

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Hue, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, B and C
A SIM card that works in Hue
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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