Ta Cu Mountain

Mountain

Mountain near Phan Thiet with a large reclining Buddha and pagoda complex; visitors hike trails or take a cable car for temple views and panoramas.

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Address: Tà Cú Mountain (Núi Tà Cú), Hàm Thuận Nam District, Bình Thuận Province (near Phan Thiết), Vietnam
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ta Cu Mountain

Ta Cu Mountain is best visited in the dry, cooler months (November-March) for clearer skies, drier trails and more comfortable hiking.

Dry / cool season
Nov-Mar · 20-28°C
Drier, cooler and clearer conditions - ideal for hiking, visiting the pagoda and using the cable car with minimal rain.
Hot season
Apr-May · 25-35°C
Hotter and more humid; mornings are the best time for outdoor activities to avoid the midday heat.
Monsoon / wet season
Jun-Oct · 24-32°C
Frequent heavy rains can make trails slippery and reduce visibility; cable car operations may continue but plan for wet conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ta Cu Mountain

Climate

Ta Cu Mountain's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1556 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 61 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 21° - 30° 26° 5 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.0 m/s 2.0 very high 11.5h
February Ideal 22° - 31° 26° 3 mm mostly sunny 83% 2.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 23° - 32° 31° 6 mm mostly sunny 83% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 24° - 33° 34° 39 mm some cloud 81% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Good 25° - 32° 34° 196 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 25° - 31° 32° 219 mm overcast 83% 2.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
July Good 24° - 30° 31° 267 mm overcast 84% 3.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
August Good 24° - 30° 31° 232 mm overcast 85% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
September Good 24° - 30° 30° 259 mm overcast 84% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Good 24° - 30° 27° 226 mm overcast 83% 2.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 76 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
December Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 28 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ta Cu Mountain

Tà Cú Mountain (Núi Tà Cú) is near Phan Thiết in Bình Thuận Province. Drive or take a local bus/taxi from Phan Thiết (about 25-30 km, roughly a 45-60 minute drive depending on route) to the mountain base; from the base there is a cable car/gondola and a steep walking trail that take visitors up to the pagoda and the large reclining Buddha.

Tips for Visiting Ta Cu Mountain

  • Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and the busiest day‑trip crowds from Phan Thiet; lighting at those times also improves views and photos.
  • Use the mountain's cable car from the base to reach the summit quickly-this is the common access route for most visitors and saves a steep climb if you're short on time.
  • Allow extra time at the top for the temple complex and the large reclining Buddha; many visitors rush the cable‑car round trip and miss the smaller shrines and short jungle trails near the summit.