VIETNAM

VIETNAM

WEATHER INFORMATION

WEATHER IN VIETNAM

In general, Vietnam has a tropical climate with average annual temperatures ranging from 22?C (72?F) to 30?C (86?F). There are two distinct seasons: wet and dry. From April to October, most of the country is affected by south-western monsoons. The rains, which tend to be concentrated in the late afternoons, provide welcome relief to the heat. Travel to very remote areas may be affected by the rains, but overall they should not interfere with your trip.

Packing for a trip to Vietnam can be challenging, as the climate can vary depending on when and where you go. When the weather isn't ideal in one area, it's great in another. While Hanoi is cold enough to warrant a coat from December to February, this is an excellent time to visit Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Although the temperatures are consistent year round, various parts of the country, at certain times of the year, can be affected by unpredictable storms which may cause flooding.

- NORTHERN VIETNAM (HANOI, HALONG BAY, SAPA)

The north is defined by four seasons with a cold winter and hot summer. The temperature can range from 5?C (41?F) in winter up to 35?C (95?F) in the summer. From April to October, it is generally warm and humid with average temperature around 31?C (90 ?F) and heaviest rainfall is between July and August. The average temperature during the cold season (December to February) is 20?C (68?F). However, in the mountainous regions in the far north such as Sapa, the temperature can at times drop below zero (32?F). The loveliest time of the year to visit is from September to December when there's a good chance of clear skies and low humidity.

- CENTRAL VIETNAM (HUE, DANANG, HOI AN)

The average high temperature in the central region is 30?C (86?F). Heavy storms and highest amount of rainfall occurs from October to December and the region is prone to flooding. The best time to enjoy the beach weather and cultural sightseeing is between February to August.

- SOUTHERN VIETNAM (HO CHI MINH CITY, MEKONG DELTA, DALAT)

The south has a dry and rainy season. The highest amount of rainfall is from June to October with 80% average humidity. The average high temperature year round is 32?C (90?F). The central highland town of Dalat has a year-round temperate of 18?C to 21?C (64?F to 70?F) earning it the epithet "City of Eternal Spring".

Beach destinations such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, and Phu Quoc Island are warm and sunny most of the year. However, the rainy season varies for each destination: Nha Trang (October to December); Phan Thiet (July to November); and Phu Quoc (June to September).

SUMMARY

Rainy season runs from around May to October in the north, August to December in the centre and May to November in the south. Dry season runs from November to April in the north, January to July in the centre and December to April in the south. Only the north has a cool season, from December to March

The ratings are: - Excellent - moderate humidity, comfortable - Good - occasional rain with humidity - Mixed - rain, hot and high humidity

Sapa Hanoi Hoi An Nha Trang Da Lat Phu Quoc Con Dao Saigon

Jan good excellent mixed good good excellent excellent excellent

Feb excellent excellent good excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent

March excellent mixed good good excellent good excellent excellent

April good mixed good good excellent mixed good good

May mixed good mixed mixed excellent mixed mixed mixed

June mixed mixed mixed mixed good mixed mixed mixed

Sapa Hanoi Hoi An Nha Trang Da Lat Phu Quoc Con Dao Saigon

July mixed mixed mixed good mixed mixed mixed mixed

Aug mixed mixed mixed mixed good mixed mixed mixed

Sept mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed

Oct excellent good mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed mixed

Nov good good mixed mixed mixed excellent mixed mixed

Dec excellent excellent mixed mixed excellent excellent mixed good

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