khí hậu

noun

• Climate

• Vietnam is located in the tropical and temperate zone. It is characterized by a strong monsoon influence, a considerable amount of sunny days, and with a high rate of rainfall and humidity. Some places located near the tropics or in mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate Average temperatures for the year range from 22o to 27oC. The climate in Vietnam is divided into two distinguished seasons: The cold season (from November to April) and the hot season (from May to October). The most noticeable seasonal changes in temperature are found in the northern provinces, where a difference of 12 degrees Celsius is possible. The difference in temperature, estimated at 3 degrees Celsius, between the two seasons in southern Vietnam is almost unnoticeable. Four distinct seasons are most evident in the northern provinces