Best time to visit Vietnam

Vietnam, which is now attracting more and more visitors, is a tropical country with a typical monsoon climate. Most of the country has one rainy season from May to September when humidity is at its highest and conditions can be sultry and oppressive.

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Vietnam. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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When is the best time to visit Vietnam?

The best time to visit Vietnam (Hanoi) is November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Jan
2
Feb
2.5
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
2
Aug
2.5
Sep
3
Oct
3.5
Nov
3
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

68
Jan
68
Feb
73
Mar
81
Apr
90
May
91
Jun
91
Jul
90
Aug
88
Sep
84
Oct
77
Nov
72
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

3
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec

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The weather guide for Vietnam (Hanoi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Vietnam weather overview

Outside of the rainy season months, much of Vietnam is virtually dry. Exceptions to this are parts of the central highlands which experience most of their rain between September and January.

The south of Vietnam is warmest and sunniest during the dry winter months. In the north, there is very little sun and cold fronts blowing in from China reduce temperatures.

What to pack for Vietnam weather

Take light clothing, rainwear during the monsoon season and warmer clothing if you are going north or up into the mountains during the winter.

Which is the hottest month in Vietnam?

The hottest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Vietnam?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Hanoi, Vietnam with 11.7 inches on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Vietnam?

The sunniest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Vietnam - quick facts
Flight time^✝	15 hours
Time difference	UK +7 hours
Language(s)	Vietnamese
Currency	Vietnamese Dong
Electricity	A + B + C plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Culture Nature Nightlife
Tourist info	Vietnam National Administration of Tourism