When To Go - Best Time to Visit Vietnam?

Cultural excursions
There is so much more to do in Vietnam than just the odd city tour and museum. Kite making in Hue, a fisherman eco-tour in Hoi An, an educational talk in Hanoi, cycling through the rice terraces of Sapa - there are many wonderful ways to see the country, experience its culture and meet its people.
Cultural excursions
History
Famous for the Vietnam War, you can of course visit the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi tunnels in Saigon. However, the country's history has many other facets to be explored such as the old merchant town of Hoi An or the imperial city of Hue. The imprints of the former foreign rules of the Chinese and French are present wherever you go from iconic buildings to everyday life; past and present existing in harmony.
History
Value for money
Vietnam offers great value for money from every angle. From hotels to transport to food, your US dollars or Vietnamese Dong will go far!
Value for money
Local cuisine
Vietnamese food is renowned for its freshness, bold flavours and presentation. It is an integral part of the local culture and each region has its own unique and wonderful dishes. This part of Southeast Asia is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to eat. And if you want to learn the art of Vietnamese cooking yourself, there are also a number of fantastic cooking courses for you to enjoy.
Local cuisine
People
The people of Vietnam are among the friendliest you will ever meet. They are also extremely resilient having survived foreign invasions by the Chinese and French, as well as famine and war with their cultural identity remaining intact. You only have to witness the National Flag Raising ceremony in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi to witness a nation united not simply by patriotism, but by a very strong sense of community and respect.
People
Scenery
From the UNESCO site of Halong Bay with its thousands of limestone outcrops to the Tonkinese Alps and lush green rice terraces of Sapa, Vietnam offers an abundance of stunning scenery and landscapes. Besides natural assets, there are plenty of other man-made photo opportunities such as the colourful floating markets of the Mekong Delta and the bustling streets of the Old Quarter in Hanoi.
Scenery

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When To Go To Vietnam

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

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Hanoi

21.0340383522538
105.837178230286

January
- 20
- 22
- 3
February
- 20
- 28
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March
- 23
- 42
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April
- 27
- 97
- 4
May
- 32
- 181
- 6
June
- 33
- 242
- 6
July
- 33
- 258
- 6
August
- 32
- 297
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September
- 31
- 225
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October
- 29
- 125
- 5
November
- 25
- 57
- 5
December
- 22
- 19
- 4

Hoi An

15.8739608471953
108.325967788696

January
- 25
- 92
- 7
February
- 26
- 32
- 7
March
- 28
- 30
- 7
April
- 30
- 34
- 7
May
- 33
- 56
- 7
June
- 33
- 99
- 5
July
- 33
- 90
- 6
August
- 33
- 104
- 5
September
- 31
- 297
- 6
October
- 30
- 526
- 6
November
- 27
- 363
- 6
December
- 26
- 206
- 7

Nha Trang

12.2514437205975
109.196763038635

January
- 26
- 40
- 6
February
- 27
- 16
- 7
March
- 28
- 29
- 7
April
- 30
- 43
- 7
May
- 32
- 81
- 6
June
- 32
- 54
- 5
July
- 32
- 57
- 5
August
- 32
- 60
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September
- 31
- 149
- 6
October
- 30
- 288
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November
- 29
- 281
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December
- 28
- 165
- 6

Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps

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103.878479003906

January
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- 26
- 3
February
- 19
- 39
- 4
March
- 23
- 58
- 5
April
- 26
- 121
- 6
May
- 29
- 206
- 6
June
- 29
- 273
- 5
July
- 29
- 321
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August
- 29
- 368
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September
- 28
- 251
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October
- 25
- 127
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November
- 22
- 59
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December
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Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

There is no real best or worst time to visit Vietnam, with travel possible all year, but the seasons vary across the country and you should be prepared to encounter some rain whenever you decide to travel.

Northern Vietnam, (e.g. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa) can be quite cold, damp and misty from November to March. However, it is also possible to experience lovely sunny, cloudless days here during this period. You might need warm clothing and an anorak or other waterproof in case of rain, but these can be cheaply purchased locally if required.

The central region (Hué, Hoi An, Danang and Nha Trang) is at its wettest from September through to December. Traditionally this period sees monsoon rains and occasional typhoons which can cause flooding in the area. Whilst this is rarely of such a level as to seriously affect an itinerary we do advise people travelling in this area over this period that there may be last minute changes to itineraries to accommodate for the weather conditions.

Some people might say that our summer months (June, July, August) are the best time to visit Vietnam. Unusually for Asia the weather in central Vietnam is likely to be sunny and clear during this time, and although there may be short downpours in the south and north, many people see no rain at all and enjoy cloudless sunny skies.

Southern Vietnam will be very humid, and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out, but these generally clear the air and do not prevent you from sightseeing.

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