Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên
Plateau Highland park with pine forests near Da Lat
Highland area around Da Lat in Lâm Đồng province, characterised by pine forest, cooler temperatures and mountain trails; visited for hilltop walks and waterfalls.
How to Get to Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên #
Đà Lạt is served by Lâm Đồng airport (short domestic flights) and by several daily bus routes from Ho Chi Minh City (7-8 hours). The plateau and its attractions are reachable by local taxi or motorbike from Đà Lạt city center.
Tips for Visiting Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên #
- Combine the visit with Đà Lạt's central market and French-colonial architecture for a fuller sense of the plateau's cultural mix.
- Hire a local guide for longer treks into surrounding pine forests and to learn about regional ethnic minority communities.
- Bring a sweater-the plateau's elevation keeps evenings cool even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên #
Cool highland climate makes it pleasant most of the year; dry season preferred for clear views and hiking.
Weather & Climate near Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên #
Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1864 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.