Vietnam is over 1,000km in length and has three different micro climates, which allows it a great year-round destination. But it is hard and complicated to decide when is the Best Time To Visit Vietnam.
Understanding the climate will help you enjoy your trip in Vietnam without being inconvenienced by rain. Below is our suggested times to visit best places in Vietnam.
1. Sapa
March - April or October - November
To avoid the hot and humid weather of Sapa;you should visit it between October through November. If you do prefer warm weather without the humidity, March and April are the least humid summer months.
2.Best Time To Visit Vietnam - Ha Noi
August to October
The best time to travel to Hanoi is in the fall, from August to October. Because at this time. The sky is clear and the temperature is not too high
3. Ha Long Bay
March to May
Summer offer the best chance of warm days and clear skies. Because Halong Bay has a lot of water activities, such as boat tours, kayaking trips, and scuba diving, the sun will helps you stay dry.
4. Hue City
August to September
There are two distinct seasons in Hue: dry and rainy seasons. The dry season usually lasts from March to July, the temperature is up to 35-40 degrees Celsius. The sun is hot and very hot. In contrast, the rainy season starts from October to February, with heavy rainfall and frequent floods. Therefore, the best time to visit Hue is from August to September
5.Best Time To Visit Vietnam - Hoi An
February To August
This is a perfect location for a summer beach getaway. The temperatures from June to July stay hot. If you prefer to stay cooler during your beach visit, the sunny weather starts as early as February with comfortable temperatures between 25 ºC and 30 ºC
6. Nha Trang
March to May
You should travel Nha Trang from March to May. At this time, the weather in Nha Trang is very beautiful, the sky is full of sunshine but not too hot and harsh like the summer. With such weather, you can easily have a wonderful trip to Nha Trang
7. Da Lat City
Year - Round
This alpine region is temperate year round and ideal for escaping the summer heat
8.Best Time To Visit Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
Year - Round
With balmy day year - round, afternoon downpours from May to November rarely affect touring. But if you don’t like rain, stick to visiting sometime between December and April during the dry season. December and January are good months to visit as the weather is the most favorable in the year.
When should I not travel to Vietnam?
Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday is not a great time to come to Vietnam. This is the one time of year that everyone closes down shop for a minimum of 3 days, but plenty of great restaurants or activities will close for almost 5 days. Lunar New Year usually begins in late January or early February.
Clothing tips in Vietnam
1. You should bring clothes with natural fabrics such as linen, silk and cotton that can help you cool and wash easily and quickly dry.
2. You don’t need to bring a lot of clothes. Because in Vietnam clothes are relatively cheap.
3. You should bring a jacket when you travel to mountainous or highland areas like Dalat and Sapa
4.A raincoat is also a must-have item. However, you can easily buy a plastic raincoat at some shops on the street.
5. Mosquitoes are a common insect species in Vietnam, especially in the summer. So, you should bring two sets of long-sleeved clothes and mosquito repellent for hot and humid nights or when you visit the national parks in Vietnam.
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