Vietnam Climate/Weather
Southern Vietnam often experiences hot and dry weather (avg temp: 31 °C,) whilst in the north you should expect some light rain. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain high as the north heads towards its summer (avg temp: 24°C, avg wet days per month: 14). The beaches of central Vietnam are likely to be basking in constant sunshine and will see very little rain (avg temp: 28 °C). This is an ideal month for guests wishing to visit Sapa and the north.
April 30th -Reunification Day, A celebration to mark the anniversary of National Front for the liberation of South Vietnam and North Vietnamese troops capturing Saigon and signalling the end of the Vietnam/American War in 1975.
North Vietnam: Hanoi
Summer: May - October | ||
Av tem | Av rainfall | Overview |
24 - 33 oC | 238mm | Hot and humid, especially inland, which is not touched by cool coastal breezes. Tropical rain showers and the occasional typhoon are also possibilities - light clothes and an umbrella are recommended. |
Winter: November - April
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Av tem | Av rainfall | Overview |
16 - 23 oC | 41mm | Remains fairly dry up until late February/March, when it starts to drizzle almost constantly and waterproofs become a necessity. Warm clothes are a must during the cool months, especially when travelling in the hill areas. |
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Central Vietnam - Lowlands and Highlands: Dalat, Hue , Da Nang , Hoi An, Nha Trang
Summer: May - October | |
Av tem | Av rainfall |
23 - 24 oC | 210mm |
Winter: November - April | |
Av tem | Av rainfall |
17 - 23 oC | 95mm |
Lowlands Summer - the weather is warm and reasonably dry from May to September. The monsoon winds then change bringing above average rain during late September. This time is not ideal as rain can be fairly constant – flooding and, in extreme cases, typhoons are also a possibility.
Highlands Winter temperatures can fall slightly below the average and rainfall is higher than at lower elevations. However, most rain tends to fall during the summer months when it can be very wet - although these summer months do provide a respite from the often intense heat of other areas.
Southern Vietnam & Mekong Delta: Ho Chi Minh, Bin Thuen, Mekong Delta
Summer: May - November | ||
Av tem | Av rainfall | Overview |
24 - 31 oC | 265mm | Hot, humid and rainy but heavy downpours are usually short lived. |
Winter: December - April | ||
Av tem | Av rainfall | Overview |
22 - 33 oC | 25mm | Remains hot and humid, although humidity levels are more bearable between December and February. During April and May the southwest monsoon winds bring rain showers to the Mekong Delta and southern Vietnam. |
(Source: tripadviser.com)