Hoa Binh Province lies in the tropical monsoon climate zone. It is cold in the winter with less rain and hot with much rain in the summer. The mean temperature is over 230C. The highest temperature is recorded in July at average of 27-290C, while the lowest temperature is reported in January in the range of 15.5 - 16.50C. It receives about 1,800 mm of rainfall annually. The mean humidity is 83%.

Hoa Binh’s climate is divided into two distinctive seasons: the wet and the dry.

The wet season lasts from May to the end of October. Average rainfall in the rainy season is estimated at 1,700 – 2,500 mm, accounting for over 90% of the yearly rainfall total. The high mountainous area of Mai Chau and plains alone, the wet season sets in 15 to 20 days late. Especially, in the areas of Kim Boi, Chi Ne and Yen Thuy, the combined seasonal and yearly rainfall is larger. To contrary, the least seasonal and yearly rainfall is recorded for the Mai Chau area.

The dry season begins in November and ends in April, with annual average rainfall of 150 to 250 mm, representing merely 10% of the yearly rainfall total. In the peak months of the winter (December, January and February), total monthly rainfall is reportedly roughly 30 mm.

Overall, Hoa Binh’s climate, which is cool all year round, combined with a large number of high mountains and charming natural scenery, make Hoa Binh an ideal place to rest and visit.

Besides, water courses (rivers and streams) are well distributed across the province, encompassing large rivers, namely Da River, Boi River, Buoi River and Bui River.

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