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.

Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên
Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên (Lâm Viên Plateau), near Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng Province, Vietnam
12.1002, 108.4341

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.

Dry season
December-April · 55-75°F (13-24°C)
Clear skies and cooler nights-best time for trekking and sightseeing.
Wet season
May-November · 60-75°F (16-24°C)
Lush landscapes and frequent afternoon rains; verdant but slippery trails.

Weather & Climate near Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

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.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

281 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

275 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

240 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

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