When to go · December
Vietnam in December
Excellent time to go
Daytime high
22°C
72°F
Overnight low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
20 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
medium
shoulder
What to expect in Vietnam in December
December brings warm weather to Vietnam, with daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 20 mm of rainfall on average.
December is one of Vietnam's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–February, for context.
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