Vietnam is an extremely beautiful Southeast Asian country, known for its beautiful beaches, romantic rivers, charming landscapes and bustling cities. The weather here is warm, and the locals make it to the list of the friendliest people in Southeast Asia. Deciding when to go on a domestic trip can be a bit difficult as the country stretches for 1,000km from North to South, and the seasons change accordingly. However, there is definitely a right time for you to explore Vietnam, and here is a little information about the regions and seasons.
When is the best time to travel to Vietnam?
Vietnam is a year-round destination for tourists thanks to the contrasting seasons between the North and the South. This means that if you’re looking to travel across the country at once, there’s a good chance you’ll get caught in the rain at some point. To be able to enjoy the best experiences in Vietnam, according to the advice of travel agencies in Vietnam, the best time to travel in this country is between February and April or between August and October. At these times, rainfall will be low and temperatures will be around average in most regions. If you want to avoid the rain completely, then between March and April is the choice. However, if you go to the North at this time, you may face a rather uncomfortable heat level.
Saigon
The weather in this vibrant but somewhat chaotic city is beautiful and maintains a temperature of around 29°C year-round. Thanks to that, Saigon is favored by many foreigners, they choose it as a place to live and work. The rainy season here starts from May until the end of November. The dry season is the best time to visit Saigon, but remember that April is the hottest month of the year.
Best time: December – April
Don’t miss: Cafes in small apartments located on Nguyen Hue Street and Ben Thanh Market
Phu Quoc
This island off the coast of the Southern tip of Vietnam is home to incredibly beautiful beaches and small coastal fishing villages. The center of Phu Quoc and luxury resorts always attract a lot of tourists because of its attractive sandy beaches. You should come to explore Phu Quoc in the season when the island does not have rain and high temperature.
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Best time: December – March
Don’t Miss: Seaside Sunsets and Romantic Starfish Beach
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a coastal city with a lively atmosphere and long sandy beaches. It has an average annual temperature of about 30°C, but the rainy season usually start from September to January. The city can also be flooded at this time, so it’s best to avoid it.
Best time: February – April
Hoi An
Hoi An is a picturesque town in Central Vietnam, one of the heritages of VietNam where there are many beautiful architectures and traditional life. The temperature in Hoi An falls around 38°C in summer and around 24°C in winter. In Hoi An, there are usually not many heavy rains, but you’d better not come to explore Hoi An during the summer drizzle.
Best time: February – July
Don’t Miss: The Lantern Festival is held once a month and enjoy the local food
Ha Long Bay
Other destinations may still be beautiful even with a little rain, however, if you intend to go to Ha Long Bay, you must make sure that you do not go in the rainy season. Fog in the rainy season can reduce your visibility, and so it will be difficult to see all the beauty of the mountains and magnificent rock formations here. To be sure to sit on a yacht and see the full beauty of Ha Long Bay, choose to go at the following two times: from March to May or from October to November, this is the best time to travel to Vietnam and also to Halong.
Best time: March – May or September – October
Don’t Miss: Ha Long Bay Fishing Village and Beautiful Caves
Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. It is a bustling city full of life and a year-round destination. Unlike the southern provinces, Hanoi is usually very cold in winter with an average temperature of about 17°C. The summer months (from May to September) have an average temperature of about 32°C but there is a lot of rain.
Best time: October
Don’t Miss: The Famous ‘Railway’ and Hoan Kiem Lake
Sapa
Sapa is located in the mountains of Northern Vietnam and is well known for its trekking routes and local life. Here you not only enjoy the splendid landscape, but also stays with unknown tribes. The average temperature of Sapa is about 29°C in the humid summer. Heat levels drop to freezing in cold, dry winters. The best time to visit Sapa is when it has high clear blue skies and cool weather.
Best time: March – April or October – November
Don’t miss: Climb Fansipan and stay in traditional houses
