Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên

Plateau

Highland area around Da Lat in Lâm Đồng province, characterised by pine forest, cooler temperatures and mountain trails; visited for hilltop walks and waterfalls.

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Address: Cao Nguyên Lâm Viên (Lâm Viên Plateau), near Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng Province, Vietnam
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When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 8° - 19° 14° 12 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
February Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 22 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
March Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 69 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 12° - 22° 17° 144 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 13° - 21° 17° 219 mm overcast 76% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 13° - 20° 17° 207 mm overcast 82% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
July Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 281 mm overcast 84% 2.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 268 mm overcast 85% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 13° - 20° 16° 275 mm overcast 86% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 240 mm overcast 85% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Good 11° - 19° 15° 95 mm overcast 83% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.4h
December Good 9° - 19° 14° 32 mm overcast 79% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

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.