We exist between the skies and land of Vietnam, living through years filled with rain, wind, and storms, experiencing both humid heat and bone-chilling cold. Have we ever wondered, “What climate zone does Vietnam belong to?”
Climate Zones on Earth
Climate zones around the world.
There are 5 thermal belts corresponding to 5 climate zones on Earth (1 hot zone, 2 temperate zones, 2 cold zones).
Hot Zone
- Boundaries: From the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Throughout the year, there is a relatively large angle of sunlight from the Sun, with little variation in the duration of sunlight during the year. The amount of heat absorbed is relatively high, resulting in warm weather all year round.
- Average rainfall: 1000mm – 2000mm.
Temperate Zones
- Boundaries: From the Tropic of Cancer to the Arctic Circle and from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Antarctic Circle.
- The average received heat is moderate, and the seasons are distinctly marked throughout the year.
- Average rainfall: 500mm – 1000mm.
Two Cold Zones
- Boundaries: From the Arctic Circle to the North Pole and from the Antarctic Circle to the South Pole.
- Frigid climate with ice and snow year-round, often affected by the polar easterlies.
- Average rainfall: below 500mm.
Climate Zone in Vietnam
Vietnam’s climate is tropical monsoon.
Vietnam is situated in a tropical climate zone with monsoon influences occurring year-round, which is why its climate is classified as tropical monsoon. The territory of Vietnam lies entirely within the tropical region, located on the southeastern edge of the Asian continent and adjacent to the East Sea, thus directly influenced by the trade wind monsoon typical of low latitudes.
The tropical monsoon climate is characterized by seasonal rainfall and monsoon winds. The rainy season lasts from May to October, during which the summer monsoon winds prevail. The dry season spans from November to April of the following year, characterized by cold, dry winter monsoon winds. The average annual temperature exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, with unpredictable weather patterns.
