Precipitation anomalies in Vietnam

Vietnam: Precipitation anomalies was 350.35 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
350.35 millimeters
Change on year
up 100.3%
World rank
9th
of 192 countries
All-time high
394.6 millimeters
in 1981
All-time low
-445.57 millimeters
in 1946
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Vietnam, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Vietnam recorded 350.35 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

That represents a change of up 100.3% on the previous year and up 263.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Vietnam peaked at 394.6 millimeters in 1981 and was at its lowest, -445.57 millimeters, in 1946.

That places Vietnam 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -136.79 millimeters -445.57 millimeters 108.7 millimeters 10
1950s -186.08 millimeters -395.53 millimeters 13.3 millimeters 10
1960s -123.92 millimeters -333.46 millimeters 167.36 millimeters 10
1970s 123.24 millimeters -210.85 millimeters 358.69 millimeters 10
1980s 103.96 millimeters -48.31 millimeters 394.6 millimeters 10
1990s 14.54 millimeters -156.93 millimeters 237.14 millimeters 10
2000s -44.08 millimeters -367.04 millimeters 207.06 millimeters 10
2010s 32.64 millimeters -214.03 millimeters 349.3 millimeters 10
2020s 132.98 millimeters -105.5 millimeters 350.35 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Vietnam

  1. 6 Samoa 432.88 millimeters compare
  2. 7 Sierra Leone 425.21 millimeters compare
  3. 8 American Samoa 406.76 millimeters compare
  4. 10 Panama 328.24 millimeters compare
  5. 11 East Timor 317.16 millimeters compare
  6. 12 Guyana 313.54 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Vietnam?
Precipitation anomalies in Vietnam was 350.35 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Vietnam?
The highest recorded value was 394.6 millimeters in 1981.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Vietnam?
The lowest recorded value was -445.57 millimeters in 1946.
How does Vietnam rank for precipitation anomalies?
Vietnam ranks 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Vietnam?
Over the last ten years it is up 263.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vietnam data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.