Tomb of Thieu Tri
Monument 19th-century imperial tomb of Emperor Thieu Tri in Hue
Near Hue, the Tomb of Thiệu Trị forms part of the Nguyen dynasty funerary complex; visitors inspect imperial masonry, courtyards and inscriptions while touring Hue’s other mausoleums and citadel.
The Tomb of Thiệu Trị is the imperial mausoleum of Emperor Thiệu Trị of the Nguyễn dynasty, who reigned in Vietnam from 1841 until his death in 1847. The site is one of several royal tomb complexes associated with the Nguyễn emperors and functions as a funerary and ceremonial compound.
The complex contains the emperor’s tomb and associated altars and pavilions used for commemoration and ritual. Construction and finishing works were completed in the mid-19th century following the emperor’s death, and the layout follows the conventions of Nguyễn tomb architecture with a sequence of ceremonial courtyards and worship buildings.
The mausoleum stands on the outskirts of the city of Huế in Thừa Thiên-Huế province and is visited as part of the broader group of imperial sites in the Huế area.
- Occupant: Dedicated to Emperor Thiệu Trị, who reigned from 1841 to 1847; the tomb complex serves as his imperial mausoleum.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Thieu Tri #
Visit during the drier months (roughly Feb-Aug) for the most comfortable conditions to explore the tomb and grounds.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Thieu Tri #
Tomb of Thieu Tri's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2541 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (364 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (569 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (556 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.