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Nui Chua National Park

National Park

National park on Vietnam's south-central coast in Khánh Hòa province, covering dry forest and a rocky shoreline. Visitors hike trails, birdwatch and reach coastal coves for snorkeling and small-scale fishing.

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Nui Chua National Park essentials

Country: Vietnam
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Dong (₫)
Language: Vietnamese
Emergency: 03

Nui Chua National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Nui Chua National Park

Dry season (December-April) is generally the best time for trekking and coastal wildlife observation.

Dry season
Dec-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Best birding and hiking; coastal weather is pleasantly warm and rainfall low.
Wet season
May-Nov · 24-34°C (75-93°F)
High humidity and heavy rains; some trails become muddy or impassable.

Weather & Climate near Nui Chua National Park

Climate

Nui Chua National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (958 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 19 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
February Ideal 21° - 27° 24° 8 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
March Ideal 22° - 29° 25° 18 mm some cloud 83% 2.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Excellent 23° - 30° 27° 34 mm some cloud 81% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 81 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h
June Very Good 24° - 30° 30° 65 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
July Very Good 24° - 30° 27° 53 mm overcast 85% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
August Excellent 24° - 30° 27° 43 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
September Good 23° - 29° 26° 132 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Good 23° - 28° 26° 213 mm overcast 83% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
November Good 22° - 27° 24° 194 mm overcast 85% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
December Very Good 21° - 26° 23° 98 mm overcast 85% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Nui Chua National Park

From Nha Trang or Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm, take regional buses toward Vĩnh Hy or local taxis to the park entrance. Roads into the park can be rough; organize a local guide or 4x4 for interior trails.

Tips for Visiting Nui Chua National Park

  • Hire a local guide from Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm or Nha Trang for secure navigation and cultural context.
  • Plan coastal and inland excursions separately - roads in the park can be rough and require a 4x4.
  • Watch for seasonal road closures during the monsoon.