Vietnam Weather

Overview
When to go
Weather by regions
Weather by month
Weather forecast

A weather and climate overview for Vietnam including current weather forecast for major cities and when to visit.

A sunny day in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam

IN A NUTSHELL

Wet season: May to November (South).
Dry season: December to April (South).
Best time of the year: North & Central (October to May), South (September to April).

Weather Overview

Vietnam is geographically located in the tropical zone, with the top North region on temperate zone. Therefore, its climate is not consistent throughout the country. In fact, the weather varies significantly by latitude and longitude.

Current Temps & Sky Conditions for Select Vietnam Cities

City	Condition	Temperature
Hanoi	Clear	15°C
Ho Chi Minh City	Clouds	26°C
Hoi An	Clouds	19°C
Dalat	Clouds	15°C
Halong Bay	Clear	16°C
Hue	Mist	18°C
Sapa	Clouds	8°C
Nha Trang	Clouds	25°C
Mui Ne	Clouds	19°C
Vung Tau	Clouds	25°C
Da Nang	Clouds	19°C
Hai Phong	Clear	16°C
Can Tho	Clouds	24°C
Ninh Binh	Clouds	17°C
Phu Quoc	Clouds	26°C
Nghe An	Clouds	16°C
Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh)	Clouds	23°C
Ha Giang	Clouds	16°C

Last updated: December 28, 2024

When to go

When’s the best time to visit Vietnam?

Climate by regions

The North (Hanoi, Halong Bay) is monsoonal with hot and rainy season from April to September and cool dry season from October to March. October and November are the best months to visit since you avoid the domestic tourist flow and also experience a more comfortable temperature and humidity compared with other months.

The Central part of Vietnam (Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An) receives dry and hot Southwest wind which makes it strenuous for any brisk walk during the day. Closer to the beach, the level of severity reduced and the dry wind is replaced by cool ocean breeze. Because of the limited land area, central Vietnam is also most susceptible to natural disasters such as hurricane or flooding. The paradox is, it is also where most beautiful beaches lie.

The South (Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Mui Ne) is typically hot all year round with two main seasons: rainy and dry. It is also the most predictable region in terms of weather. Summer months from May to August might not be the best time to hit the road since most tourists destinations are packed with tourists and downpours happen quite frequently.

The mountain area in Northwest and South central Vietnam see little fluctuation in weather condition. It is fairly cool all year round and a great place to escape the heat from cities. The rainy season is also from May to September. At the extreme you can see snow or flurry in December or January in Sapa.

Weather by month

Follow the links below for a Vietnam weather summary for each month of the year.

Weather forecast by location

Frequently asked questions

When is typhoon season in Vietnam?

Typhoon season in Vietnam usually takes place from June to November. There are an average of 8-12 typhoons each year coming in tiers from North to Center and Southern region. The severity of typhoon each year is also affected by El Nino or La Nina phenomenon, which can lessen or intensify each typhoon.

Is it cold in Vietnam in December, what should I wear?

Weather in Northern Vietnam can be quite cold in late December and January, especially at night. Meanwhile in Southern Vietnam from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh and Mekong Delta, the weather is still warm. You should bring warm clothes when travel to the North & consider packing singlet tops as well as t-shirts and blouses too if you travel to the South.

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