{"id":102959,"date":"2018-04-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/guide-best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:51","slug":"guide-best-time-to-visit-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/guide-best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Your complete guide on the best time to visit Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnam is an exciting country bristling with new and curious experiences at every turn. Any visitor to this bewildering country will see and experience things you won\u2019t soon forget. The best time to visit Vietnam can be any time of the year, depending on which activities interest you. Vietnam is similar to but also vastly different from its neighbours, so if you\u2019re planning on a Southeast Asian trip, you\u2019ll find the \u201csame same, but different\u201d slogan doesn\u2019t always apply. Some of the best things about Vietnam<\/a> are its landscapes, people and history. Once you get stuck in, you\u2019ll find out how beautiful and resilient this country is. We\u2019ve put together a comprehensive guide on the best time to visit Vietnam based on its weather, attractions, festivals and flight prices.<\/p>\n

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Weather<\/h2>\n

Vietnam\u2019s weather patterns differ greatly between the north and south. Depending on where you\u2019re planning to spend most of your time, make sure you\u2019re prepared for the weather.<\/p>\n

North<\/h3>\n

The best time to visit Vietnam\u2019s northern region is between March and May<\/strong>, and from September to November <\/strong>when you\u2019ll be spared the full brunt of the summer heat and the cold winter downpours. The period between March and May is Vietnam\u2019s spring season and the countryside around Hanoi<\/a> is in full bloom. If you\u2019re planning a trip up to Sapa, this is the perfect time as the entire valley is tapestried with emerald rice fields and is any photographer\u2019s dream! Ha Long Bay is especially popular during these months, where you can laze on the deck of your junk boat, surrounded by warm water and clear skies.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to visit Hanoi between June and August, keep in mind that summer temperatures can reach a searing 33 degrees Celsius. Best to plant yourself near a pool with lots of sunblock for those hot, humid days. Summertime in Vietnam is also peak travel season for the locals during school holidays, so best to book regional flights and accommodation in advance. Summer is also monsoon season, so always carry an umbrella and poncho with you for unexpected showers.<\/p>\n

The winter months, between November and February, offer cold, wet days where you can spend hours browsing museums, souvenir shops and sipping on traditional c\u00e0 ph\u00ea\u00a0s\u1eefa\u00a0n\u00f3ng<\/em> (hot coffee) in cosy corner caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

Average temperature & rainfall levels per month in Hanoi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Month<\/th>\nJan<\/td>\nFeb<\/td>\nMar<\/td>\nApr<\/td>\nMay<\/td>\nJun<\/td>\nJul<\/td>\nAug<\/td>\nSep<\/td>\nOct<\/td>\nNov<\/td>\nDec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low \u00b0C<\/th>\n15<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High \u00b0C<\/th>\n19<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rainfall (mm)<\/th>\n16<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n196<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n312<\/td>\n338<\/td>\n252<\/td>\n116<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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