The best time to travel to Vietnam?
Due to its enormous length, Vietnam has different climate zones and therefore always has a different best time to travel to Vietnam.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to determine the best time to travel to Vietnam as the climate is strongly influenced by regional geographical conditions. The good thing is that if your vacation period is flexible, you can always find a part of the country that is ideal for traveling. In order to better understand the best time to travel to Vietnam, it is worth knowing that Vietnam can be roughly divided into 3 climate zones, namely North, Central and South Vietnam, with the North being further divided into the higher mountain regions in Hanoi and the Halong Bay can be split up.
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Northern Vietnam
Best time to travel to Vietnam in the mountain regions in the far north
The climate in Sapa and Vietnam's far northwest is divided into two seasons, the dry season from October to the end of March and the rainy season from April to September, with sometimes very low temperatures in December and January. The mountainous north is best visited during the dry season, but you should avoid the cold months for trekking.
Best time to visit North Vietnam (Hanoi and Halong Bay)
There are two seasons in Hanoi and the surrounding area, winter and summer. The cool but mostly dry winter lasts from November to April, although it can get very cold from January to March. May to October is summer weather, it is hot and humid, with July to September often being the wettest months (rainy season) of the year. It gets unbearably hot in Hanoi and there may be storms in the Halong Bay .
Our recommendation: Travel to Halong Bay and Hanoi in March-April or October-November. Bring warm clothing in the transitional winter months and avoid the hot summers in Hanoi.
Hanoi&Halong Bay
Central Vietnam
Best time to visit Central Vietnam
The best time to travel to Central Vietnam around Da Nang,Hue, Phong Nha and Hoi An we recommend the months of February, March, April and May. The weather is ideal at these times. Daytime temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius offer the best conditions for a wonderful vacation. You don't have to worry about much rainfall during these months. The number of rainy days per month is between three and six.
From May onwards, temperatures rise extremely again. Those who cannot tolerate temperatures of up to 34 degrees Celsius should avoid the months of May to August as a travel time. Overall, the months from January to August are a very acceptable time to travel, as it is the dry season.
The rainy season lasts roughly from October to December.
Best time to travel to South Vietnam
When it is usually bitterly cold in Europe, a trip to the south of Vietnam is recommended. The best time to travel to South Vietnam (Phu Quoc, Mekong Delta, Con Dao) are the months from December to April. The number of rainy days per month is just two to seven, with December being the wettest. The least rain falls in February. March and April are the hottest months in the dry season. However, due to the dry air, the temperatures of 33 to 34 degrees Celsius are easy to bear.
The rainy season in southern Vietnam lasts from May to October. A lot of rain falls here, especially in June, July, August and September. Although it doesn't rain all day, it always rains for a short time and then very heavily. Nevertheless, even in the rainy season, the temperatures here are always summery warm and fall in the south of Vietnam, around Ho Chi Minh-Stadt, not below 20 degrees Celsius all year round.
Southern Vietnam
Mekong Delta
The best time to travel to Vietnam - our conclusion
It is very difficult to determine a general best time to travel to Vietnam. Due to the geographical conditions, each region has a different optimum travel time. We generally recommend traveling to Vietnam during the dry season of the respective region. Furthermore, the temperatures are pleasantly mild and not too hot. The humidity is at a pleasant level.
If you are planning your trip to Vietnam at the beginning of the year, you should find out when the Vietnamese New Year takes place. It is usually at the end of January, beginning of February. Many Vietnamese use the Vacation season (Tet festival) to travel. Popular resorts can be crowded at this time and hotel prices can be expensive. On the other hand, many stores and restaurants are closed as the Vietnamese themselves are on vacation.
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