Pleiku climate
Pleiku (Vietnam) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 902 mm36 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pleiku climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2679 | 1457 | 2068 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1558 | 2171 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1762 | 2475 | 140.6 |
| Apr | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 200.8 |
| May | 3188 | 2169 | 2679 | 562.2 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2170 | 2577 | 732.9 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2169 | 2577 | 873.4 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2069 | 2476 | 1285.0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2067 | 2475 | 1455.7 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1865 | 2373 | 1726.8 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1763 | 2272 | 1295.1 |
| Dec | 2678 | 1559 | 2069 | 542.1 |
| Year | 3290 | 1457 | 2374 | 90236 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 60% | 4.2 | 11:23 |
| Feb | 70% | 46% | 5.2 | 11:40 |
| Mar | 67% | 46% | 5.7 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 65% | 57% | 6.0 | 12:26 |
| May | 70% | 71% | 5.7 | 12:46 |
| Jun | 74% | 79% | 5.3 | 12:57 |
| Jul | 75% | 83% | 5.0 | 12:52 |
| Aug | 78% | 85% | 4.7 | 12:35 |
| Sep | 80% | 84% | 4.7 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 80% | 75% | 4.3 | 11:48 |
| Nov | 80% | 70% | 3.8 | 11:28 |
| Dec | 78% | 72% | 3.5 | 11:18 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Pleiku is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 21 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.9 °C10.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 902 mm36 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March. The wettest month is October (172 mm6.8 in), the driest is February (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in April to 80% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 46%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in September to 2 km/h (1 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pleiku
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February. Average highs then reach 26 °C78 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 6 mm0.2 in to 54 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (172 mm6.8 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Pleiku
- Wetter months (July–November) — highs 2780 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1763 to 21 °C69 °F, about 132 mm5.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–June) — highs 2678 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1457 to 21 °C70 °F, about 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Pleiku compares
The nearest larger place is Kon Tum, about 41 km to the north. Compared with it, Pleiku is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler. It receives 15% less precipitation (902 mm36 in vs 1,067 mm42 in). The difference is largest in August (1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 75 places in Vietnam. By annual mean temperature, Pleiku is the 69th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 74th wettest. See all of them on the Vietnam climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Hosur (India, Aw), Robertsonpet (India, Aw) and Kolar (India, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Kon Tum 41 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,067 mm42 in
- Climate in Buôn Hồ 119 km · 24 °C75 °F · 838 mm33 in
- Climate in Qui Nhon 134 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,642 mm65 in
- Climate in Đức Phổ 139 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,819 mm72 in
- Climate in Buôn Ma Thuột 146 km · 26 °C78 °F · 926 mm36 in
- Climate in Quảng Ngãi 153 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,819 mm72 in
- Climate in Tuy Hòa 174 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,527 mm60 in
- Climate in Tam Kỳ 184 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,090 mm82 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pleiku?
May is the warmest month in Pleiku. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pleiku?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 26 °C (79 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pleiku?
October is the wettest month with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Pleiku?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 615 m, while Pleiku lies at about 760 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.9 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.