Planning a trip to Vietnam? Here you'll find all important information about climate, weather, and the best travel time to plan your vacation optimally.
Climate & Weather
Best Time to Visit
17–24°C·20–104 mm(moderate rain)
For a country-wide tour, February to April and November are usually the best choice: the north is mild then, the central coast is mostly dry (February to April), and the south experiences its dry season. If you are only visiting one region, it is better to consult its own calendar.
The monthly values apply to Hanoi (climate normals 1991 to 2020). Vietnam stretches over approximately 1,650 kilometers and has three climate zones with different weather patterns:North (Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sa Pa): cooler, often grey winter with monthly averages of 16 to 18 °C from December to February; hot and rainy summer from May to September. In the mountains around Sa Pa, it is significantly cooler.Central (Huế, Hội An, Đà Nẵng): dry, sunny months from approximately February to August. The rainy season is from September to December, with Đà Nẵng receiving an average of over 600 millimeters of rain in October. Floods and typhoons are possible during these months.South (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phú Quốc): year-round temperatures of 27 to 29 °C. Dry season approximately December to April, rainy season from May to October, with the maximum in September.
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North: cool, dry months
North: Shoulder months
North: hot rainy season
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| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sun (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.4 | 20 | 2.4 |
| February | 17.2 | 20 | 1.6 |
| March | 20.0 | 36 | 1.5 |
| April | 23.9 | 104 | 3.0 |
| May | 27.4 | 165 | 5.9 |
| June | 28.9 | 264 | 5.7 |
| July | 29.2 | 254 | 6.3 |
| August | 28.6 | 274 | 5.1 |
| September | 27.5 | 228 | 5.2 |
| October | 24.9 | 155 | 4.6 |
| November | 21.5 | 61 | 4.1 |
| December | 18.2 | 20 | 4.0 |
Seasonal Travel Tips
Ideal Travel Window
February, March, April, November are generally considered the best time to visit.
Why Go Now?
For a country-wide tour, February to April and November are usually the best choice: the north is mild then, the central coast is mostly dry (February to April), and the south experiences its dry season. If you are only visiting one region, it is better to consult its own calendar.
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