In season now
From february to april
Spring
A fine season in all three regions; some lingering drizzle in the North, and Tết is often busier and more expensive.
When to go to Vietnam?
Vietnam changes colour with the seasons
In Vietnam, every season has its colour — when the North cools down, the South stays bathed in sunshine; when the mountains are veiled in mist, the sea turns gentle in another season.
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In season now
From may to august
Summer
A fine season in the Centre; frequent rain in the South, humid heat in the North.
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In season now
From september to november
Autumn
A fine season in the North; typhoons and heavy rain possible in the Centre.
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In season now
From december to january
Winter
Bright sunshine in the South; the North is cool and cloudy, often 10–15 °C.
The best destinations month by month
16 điểm đến in season.
See the 16 best destinations for january on the map-
Moc Chau
Green tea hills and white plum blossom across the plateau View the destination → -
Pleiku
The red-earth plateau, Chu Dang Ya volcano and Bien Ho lake View the destination → -
Kon Tum
The communal houses of the highlands and the Mang Den pine forest View the destination → -
Nha Trang
A blue bay, islets and the Cham towers of Po Nagar View the destination → -
Da Lat
The city of a thousand flowers in the highlands View the destination → -
Ho Chi Minh City
The city that never sleeps View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination → -
Tay Ninh
Ba Den Mountain, the roof of the South above a sea of clouds View the destination →
22 điểm đến in season.
See the 22 best destinations for february on the map-
Ninh Binh
Trang An, Tam Coc — Ha Long Bay on land View the destination → -
Moc Chau
Green tea hills and white plum blossom across the plateau View the destination → -
Dien Bien Phu
The Muong Thanh basin and its historic remains View the destination → -
Hue
The imperial city of the Nguyen on the banks of the Perfume River View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old town on the banks of the Hoai River View the destination → -
Ho Chi Minh City
The city that never sleeps View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination →
30 điểm đến in season.
See the 30 best destinations for march on the map-
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Sa Pa
Terraced rice fields in the clouds of the North-West View the destination → -
Hue
The imperial city of the Nguyen on the banks of the Perfume River View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old town on the banks of the Hoai River View the destination → -
Ho Chi Minh City
The city that never sleeps View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination →
30 điểm đến in season.
See the 30 best destinations for april on the map-
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Sa Pa
Terraced rice fields in the clouds of the North-West View the destination → -
Hue
The imperial city of the Nguyen on the banks of the Perfume River View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old town on the banks of the Hoai River View the destination → -
Ho Chi Minh City
The city that never sleeps View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination →
16 điểm đến in season.
See the 16 best destinations for may on the map-
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Mu Cang Chai
Terraced rice fields turned golden at harvest time View the destination → -
Sa Pa
Terraced rice fields in the clouds of the North-West View the destination → -
Ba Be
Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake, in the heart of wooded mountains View the destination → -
Hue
The imperial city of the Nguyen on the banks of the Perfume River View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old town on the banks of the Hoai River View the destination → -
Con Dao
Unspoilt seas and historic remains View the destination →
11 điểm đến in season.
See the 11 best destinations for june on the map-
Mu Cang Chai
Terraced rice fields turned golden at harvest time View the destination → -
Ba Be
Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake, in the heart of wooded mountains View the destination → -
Ninh Binh
Trang An, Tam Coc — Ha Long Bay on land View the destination → -
Tam Dao
A small town in the clouds, cool in the heart of the northern summer View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Phong Nha
Caves in the heart of primary forest View the destination → -
Quy Nhon
A still unspoilt coastline, the fishing village of Nhon Ly and Ky Co beach View the destination → -
Con Dao
Unspoilt seas and historic remains View the destination →
7 điểm đến in season.
See the 7 best destinations for july on the map-
Tam Dao
A small town in the clouds, cool in the heart of the northern summer View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Phong Nha
Caves in the heart of primary forest View the destination → -
Quy Nhon
A still unspoilt coastline, the fishing village of Nhon Ly and Ky Co beach View the destination → -
Nha Trang
A blue bay, islets and the Cham towers of Po Nagar View the destination → -
Con Dao
Unspoilt seas and historic remains View the destination →
8 điểm đến in season.
See the 8 best destinations for august on the map-
Cao Bang
Ban Gioc Waterfall and majestic limestone valleys View the destination → -
Tam Dao
A small town in the clouds, cool in the heart of the northern summer View the destination → -
Da Nang
A young, lively seaside city, the Dragon Bridge and the Son Tra Peninsula View the destination → -
Phong Nha
Caves in the heart of primary forest View the destination → -
Quy Nhon
A still unspoilt coastline, the fishing village of Nhon Ly and Ky Co beach View the destination → -
Nha Trang
A blue bay, islets and the Cham towers of Po Nagar View the destination → -
Tuy Hoa
The basalt columns of Ganh Da Dia and beaches that are still very peaceful View the destination → -
Con Dao
Unspoilt seas and historic remains View the destination →
12 điểm đến in season.
See the 12 best destinations for september on the map-
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Ha Giang
The Dong Van karst plateau and the Lung Cu flagpole, at the country's northern tip View the destination → -
Mu Cang Chai
Terraced rice fields turned golden at harvest time View the destination → -
Sa Pa
Terraced rice fields in the clouds of the North-West View the destination → -
Con Dao
Unspoilt seas and historic remains View the destination → -
Can Tho
Floating markets and orchards of the Mekong Delta View the destination → -
Chau Doc
Ba Chua Xu temple, Sam Mountain and the Tra Su melaleuca forest View the destination →
12 điểm đến in season.
See the 12 best destinations for october on the map-
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Ha Giang
The Dong Van karst plateau and the Lung Cu flagpole, at the country's northern tip View the destination → -
Mu Cang Chai
Terraced rice fields turned golden at harvest time View the destination → -
Sa Pa
Terraced rice fields in the clouds of the North-West View the destination → -
Cao Bang
Ban Gioc Waterfall and majestic limestone valleys View the destination → -
Can Tho
Floating markets and orchards of the Mekong Delta View the destination → -
Chau Doc
Ba Chua Xu temple, Sam Mountain and the Tra Su melaleuca forest View the destination →
16 điểm đến in season.
See the 16 best destinations for november on the map-
Hanoi
A thousand-year-old quarter on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake View the destination → -
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of rocky islets on emerald waters View the destination → -
Ha Giang
The Dong Van karst plateau and the Lung Cu flagpole, at the country's northern tip View the destination → -
Pleiku
The red-earth plateau, Chu Dang Ya volcano and Bien Ho lake View the destination → -
Kon Tum
The communal houses of the highlands and the Mang Den pine forest View the destination → -
Da Lat
The city of a thousand flowers in the highlands View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination → -
Phu Quoc
White sandy beaches and days by the sea View the destination →
16 điểm đến in season.
See the 16 best destinations for december on the map-
Ha Giang
The Dong Van karst plateau and the Lung Cu flagpole, at the country's northern tip View the destination → -
Moc Chau
Green tea hills and white plum blossom across the plateau View the destination → -
Pleiku
The red-earth plateau, Chu Dang Ya volcano and Bien Ho lake View the destination → -
Kon Tum
The communal houses of the highlands and the Mang Den pine forest View the destination → -
Da Lat
The city of a thousand flowers in the highlands View the destination → -
Ho Chi Minh City
The city that never sleeps View the destination → -
Vung Tau
A seaside town close to Saigon, with the Christ statue on Nho Mountain View the destination → -
Tay Ninh
Ba Den Mountain, the roof of the South above a sea of clouds View the destination →
Seasonal itineraries
Travel in the right season along the whole route.
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15 days · march – april
The great classic from north to south
The great classic from north to south in 15 days, via Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho: day-by-day programme, route map, best season, budget and travel agencies able to organise it. View details → -
10 days · march – april
Hanoi, Ha Long and Ninh Binh
A thousand-year-old quarter, a night in the bay and rivers winding between limestone mountains. View details → -
10 days · february – may
The Centre and its heritage: Hue – Hoi An
The citadel on the banks of the Perfume River and the old town lit up with lanterns every evening. View details → -
10 days · december – march
Saigon and the Mekong Delta
The buzzing pace of Saigon, then floating markets at dawn in the Mekong Delta. View details →
Frequently asked questions
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Is there an ideal month for all three regions at once?
Yes: in March and April, 30 of the 36 destinations are in peak season.
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When is the typhoon season in the Centre?
From September to December; Hoi An can flood in October–November.
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How cold is winter in the North?
10–15 °C in Hanoi; in the mountains of Sa Pa, it sometimes drops below 0 °C.
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Can you travel in the South during the rainy season?
Yes: the downpours are heavy, but usually last only an hour or two in the late afternoon.
From the first read to departure day
Seasons, itineraries, formalities, budget, flights and the service directory: all the practical information you need before booking, gathered in one place.
