The best time to visit Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is from October to April next year. During this time, it sometimes rains in Middle Vietnam and North Vietnam, but the temperature is mild in general for the whole of Vietnam. The average temperature in Vietnam is from 23 degrees C to 28 degrees C.
The Northeast monsoon strongly influences Vietnam. Therefore, the average temperature is lower than that of many other Asian countries in the same latitude. Compared to these countries, Vietnam’s temperature is colder in the winter and less hot in the summer.
Because of the influence of monsoon seasons in Vietnam and the complexity of topography, the climate of this country changes during the year. It differs from month to month and place to place, from North to South, and from low to high.
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Here are some ideas about the climate and seasons in each area of Vietnam. Then, you will select the best time to travel to this beautiful country.
Short information to scan from month to month:
- December to January: The weather is cooler, and sometimes it rains, but it’s good to visit Vietnam. Sapa, Ha Giang, Halong Bay, and Phu Quoc are good to visit. However, Halong is quite hazy at this time of year.
- February: Vietnamese Tet often occurs during this time. Thus, many restaurants and other services are closed, and the price of services for tourists is much higher than on average.
- March to April: The high tourist seasons come. Many tourists travel to Vietnam from March to April because the weather is good for nearly all of Vietnam. The beach is beautiful to visit during this time. The top choices of destinations are Mui Ne, Con Dao, Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Halong Bay.
- May to September: The summer comes, and Vietnam becomes hotter and more humid. Beach travel or natural journeys are great to do from May to September. You may travel to Hanoi, Mai Chau, Sapa, Halong, and Hue City with Lang Co Beach, Hoi An, and Danang City.
- October to November: The weather is cooling down, but the sun remains. This is enough for trekking in Sapa or Ha Giang, which is in the northwest of Vietnam. Traveling to Halong Bay means swimming in the cool water. Also, exploring the national parks of Cuc Phuong in Ninh Binh, Bach Ma in Hue, and Cat Tien Parks in Dong Nai is an excellent choice.
Continue reading more about the weather in Vietnam from famous place to place:
Weather in Hanoi
- Hanoi has all four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
- The average annual temperature is 23.2 degrees C, and yearly rainfall is 1,800 mm.
- The best time to visit Hanoi is between September and October.
The dry season is the period of cold and lack of rain from October of this year to April of next year. From January to March, it is still chilly, but because of the spring weather, it has mild rain (spring rain). Therefore, it provides enough moisture for plants to bud. There is hot weather with heavy rain and storms from May to September.
However, Hanoi has a fall season at the end of August, September, and October. The autumn of Hanoi has a blue sky and cool breeze. The weather will be a little chilly in late autumn and quickly change into winter, making autumn the best time to visit Hanoi.
The average winter temperature is 17.2 degrees C (the lowest is 2.7 degrees C), and in the summer, it is 29.2 degrees C (the highest is up to 39 degrees C).
Weather in Hai Phong
Hai Phong has nearly the same weather and seasons as Hanoi.
Hai Phong experiences the tropical monsoon, with an average temperature of 23-24 degrees C and annual rainfall of 1,600 mm to 1,800 mm. The weather is warm all year round, and fresh fruits are available for all seasons.
Weather in Halong City, Quang Ninh
Ha Long City has nearly the same weather and seasons as Hanoi, but the temperature is cooler because of the sea.
The average annual temperature is 25 degrees C. Quang Ninh is an excellent destination for beach travel. This area has both forests and seas, and it has plenty of valuable seafood. Halong Bay, with thousands of islands, is a famous destination for travelers in Vietnam and the world.
Weather in Hue City, Central Vietnam
Hue attracts many tourists from November this year to April next year. It is considered the best time to visit Hue during this year’s season.
Hue is in the intensely tropical monsoon climate zone, so Hue weather occurs in the cycles of 4 seasons: cool and warm spring, hot summer, breezed autumn, and chilly winter.
The average temperature for the year is 25 degrees C, with sunny hours of 2,000 per year.
Weather in Da Nang & Hoi An, Central Vietnam
These areas are also in the strongly tropical climate zone, divided into two seasons: the wet season from October to February and the dry season from March to September.
The average annual temperature is 28 to 29 degrees C, and the storms usually land directly in the city in September and October annually. The remaining months are a great time to visit Da Nang and Hoi An for relaxing and beach tourism.
Weather in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, South Central Vietnam
Nha Trang is dominated by the warmly tropical monsoon climate and the relatively mild ocean climate. The average annual temperature is 26 degrees C, and yearly rainfall is over 1,200mm. Nha Trang Bay is a famous bay in Vietnam, great for beach tourism.
>> See more about the weather in Nha Trang City.
Weather in Dalat, Central Highlands
The climatologists call Dalat “the City of Spring” because the highest average temperature is 24 degrees C, and the lowest is 15 degrees C during the day.
The average annual rainfall is about 1,755 mm. Dalat’s dry season is from December to March next year, and the wet season is from April to November.
A unique point is that Dalat has sunshine in all seasons. Thanks to that climate, Dalat is considered a big garden with various types of flowers showing its beauty all year round.
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City, South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City also has two different seasons. The wet season is from May to November, and the dry season is from December to April of the following year. The average annual rainfall is 162 mm.
The average temperature of the whole year is 27 degrees C. Ho Chi Minh City does not have winter, so it is more favorable for year-round tourist activities. You may check the details of Ho Chi Minh Weather.
Vietnamdrive hopes you can choose the best time to visit Vietnam to have an authentic experience and explore different cultures.
