WHAT IS THE BEST SEASON TO VISIT VIETNAM?
Vietnam enjoys a warm and humid climate all year round.
There are 4 seasons in the North: spring from February to the end of April, summer from May to August, autumn from August to November and winter from November to February
The temperature changes a lot during the year: It is cool in spring, the temperature is around 25 degrees. It is really hot and humid in summer, the temperature rises to 42 degrees. It is cool in the morning and evening and warm during the day in autumn. It is cold during winter, the temperature is between 5 and 20 degrees
There are 2 seasons in the South: the dry season, from November to April, and the rainy season, from May to September. The temperature changes a little during the year. It is on average around 29 degrees, the heat is associated with humidity during the monsoon, from May to October. The best season is therefore from November to April, in the dry season
The ideal season to visit the Center of the country, around Hue, Danang and Hoian extends from February to July. The rainy season shifts a little compared to the North and South of the country.
To travel in the north, around Hanoi, Halong Bay, rice terraces, …. The period from October to May is the best time to discover in the North, however, to see the beauty of the rice terraces, from June to October. This is the time when people start working in the rice fields and the color is magnificent
The Upper Tonkin region, located in the northern mountains, on the border with China, has a climate with well-defined seasons and a high thermal amplitude due to the altitude.
Spring (February to May) is the best time to travel with sunny and dry weather.
Summer, hot and humid, is not very pleasant, the conditions for hiking being made difficult, and the low clouds can create a thick veil above the valleys.
Autumn, from September to November is again conducive to discovering Sapa and its surroundings despite humidity still quite high and heavy showers that can occur in the late afternoon. However, beautiful sunny days generally allow you to enjoy the landscapes and the temperatures are milder.
In winter, the cold sets in, with alternating sunny days and gray skies.
The coastal region, the water temperature varies between 23 degrees and 28 degrees on the beaches of the East Sea, in the Gulf of Tonkin and in the Gulf of Thailand, ideal temperatures for swimming
What clothes should you pack according to the best seasonto travel to Vietnam?
It depends on when you are leaving and where you are going to Vietnam.
In general, remember to bring a raincoat, walking shoes for hiking and light shoes for visiting the city or the plain, sunscreen, mosquito and insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat and a swimsuit for swimming.
Bring warm clothes if you are going to the mountains or the north in winter and light clothes if you are exploring in the South, a sweater in the mountains in spring and autumn
Climate summary according to each month
| Month | Region | Tips | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| January | North | Not recommended | Good temperature 20-25 degrees | – Some days are cold and gray because of the north winds
– It is foggy, but sometimes the weather is nice in Halong Bay |
| Center | Not recommended | Good temperature 20-25 degrees | – Some precipitation possible.
-Cu Lao Cham Island (Hoi An) do not go |
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| South
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Highly recommended | – Good opportunity to taste several tropical flavors and visit very photogenic flower villages
– Good time to relax on the beach (on Phu Quoc Island) |
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| February | North
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