CLIMATE & WEATHER OF CÔN ĐẢO
Côn Đảo Climate
Located in the tropical monsoon climate zone, Côn Đảo experiences two distinct seasons: dry and rainy, with an oceanic climate influence that makes its weather more temperate than on the mainland.
- Temperature: The average annual temperature is 26°C, with the highest average temperature in May (28.3°C) and the lowest in January (25.3°C). The temperature difference between the coldest month and the hottest month is 3°C.
- Côn Đảo has two distinct seasons: the rainy season lasts from May to November, and the dry season lasts from December to April. January is the driest month of the year. During the dry season, the weather is cooler, with an average temperature of 24°C, and February is the coolest month, with an average temperature of 22°C. The hottest month is May, with temperatures reaching up to 34°C, marking the transition between the hot and rainy seasons.
- Rainfall: The average annual rainfall is 2,200 mm, with an average of 166 rainy days per year. The month with the highest rainfall is October, with 348 mm. The rainfall is divided into two seasons: the rainy season from May to November and the dry season from December to April.
- Humidity: The average annual humidity is 90%, with a variation range of 5%.
- Wind: The prevailing winds in the rainy season are from the west, and from the northwest and northeast during the dry season. Notably, the northeast wind in the dry season can be strong, reaching levels 6-7 (tropical storms), with intense winds, high temperatures, and strong evaporation.
- In general: The climate in Côn Đảo is fresh and favorable for human health.
