There's always a good season in Vietnam
The country stretches over 1,600 kilometres, so when one region is wet, another is at its best. Choose a destination to see its year.
Recommended months
March, April, October, November, December
Average temperature and monthly rainfall. A thick outline marks the months we recommend.
Three regions, three climates
North
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Mai Chau
Best: October to April
Four real seasons. Autumn and spring are mild and dry. Winter, from December to February, is cool and can be cold in the mountains. Summer is hot, humid and wet.
Centre
Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang
Best: February to August
Dry and warm for most of the year, with the best beach weather from spring to late summer. From September to November heavy rain and occasional storms arrive.
South
Saigon, the Mekong, Dalat, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Con Dao
Best: December to April
Warm all year. The dry season runs from December to April. From May to November the rain usually comes as short afternoon showers, not all-day rain.
Tet, the Vietnamese New Year
Tet falls between late January and mid-February and moves every year. It is the biggest holiday in Vietnam: the streets are decorated and the atmosphere is special, but prices rise, transport is busy and some small businesses close for a few days. We plan around it, and we always ask our partners about their Tet arrangements well in advance.