The best time to visit Vietnam

As a country more than 1,600 kms (1,000 miles) long, Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate. The weather is different in different parts of Vietnam. In the North, there are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. There are two seasons in the South and Central Vietnam. While this variety makes Vietnam a year-round destination, spring (March to April) is typically the best time to visit the entire country, when days are generally pleasant, temperatures are moderate and rainfall is light. Tropical monsoons bring heavy rains and occasional flooding during other parts of the year, while extreme temperatures can make summer days uncomfortably hot and sticky.

Below is a guide for the best time to visit different regions of Vietnam:
 

When to visit the Northern Vietnam (Sapa, Hanoi, Halong, Ninh Binh ...)








Northern Vietnam experiences a cold dry winter from December to February, where overnight temperatures can drop to 4°C (39°F). The summer months (June to August) are usually very hot and humid. The best time to visit Northern Vietnam is in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the days are usually warm and sunny.
 

When to visit Central Vietnam (Hue, Hoi An, Nhatrang...)
 







The coast of the Central Vietnam is often battered with typhoons during its wet season. It’s difficult to predict when these heavy rains and hurricane-like winds can hit coastal cities like Hoi An, but generally typhoon seasons runs from November to January. The rainy season usually subsides in February, when you can expect warmer temperatures and more sunshine. Travellers will experience pleasant weather in the Central Vietnam any time between February and August, sunny 30°C (86°F) days are the norm in July and August.
 

When to visit South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta)










Southern Vietnam enjoys warm, pleasant temperatures year-round, making travel a breeze at any given time. The dry season usually lasts from December to May and the rainy season lasts from June to November. While flooding is possible, the rains are usually short and rarely affect travel. In fact, the windy season is often the most ideal time to take photos as dramatic lightning strikes across the Mekong Delta and the rice fields turn a vibrant emerald green. However, some may find temperatures unbearable from March to May, when mercury regularly reaches 40°C (104°F).

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