Best time to visit
Best time to visit Vietnam
Vietnam stretches 1,650 km north to south, so climate varies dramatically. The best all-round window is February–April and October–December for the central and southern regions.
Best monthsFebruary–April, October–December
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 14°C | 20mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Cool and dry in north |
| Feb | 21° / 15°C | 25mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Tet (Lunar New Year) |
| Mar | 24° / 18°C | 40mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Apr | 28° / 21°C | 80mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | — |
| May | 32° / 24°C | 190mm | Low | $Low | Okay | Hot in south; rain starts |
| Jun | 33° / 25°C | 240mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Jul | 33° / 25°C | 255mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | — |
| Aug | 32° / 25°C | 270mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | Typhoon risk in central coast |
| Sep | 31° / 24°C | 260mm | Low | $Low | Avoid | Peak typhoon/flood risk |
| Oct | 29° / 22°C | 200mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Nov | 25° / 19°C | 60mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Dec | 22° / 15°C | 20mm | High | $$Mid | Great | — |
Month-by-month deep dives
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Vietnam ranks #3 in The Luxury-per-Dollar Index 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Asia. Rosewood-adjacent rooms from $240; tasting menus under $80.
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Vietnam ranks #11 in The Shoulder Season Score 2026
Hanoi, Vietnam — Asia · Late October. Dry season begins, 72% of peak pricing, lake promenade pleasant.
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Tet (Lunar New Year)
Jan–FebVietnam’s most important holiday with family reunions, food, and fireworks.
Mid-Autumn Festival
SepChildren carry lanterns through the streets for the moon festival.
Hoi An Lantern Festival
MonthlyOld Town turns off electric lights and glows with thousands of silk lanterns.
Book your Vietnam trip for February–April, October–December
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