Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations for tourists from Russia and other countries. Stops from the intention to visit this region only a difficult and long flight, which is very exhausting for travelers. However, if you endure it, you can not only see Vietnam in January, but also have a good time here on your vacation. Wonderful beaches, rich cultural heritage, almost always great weather, a variety of excursions and much more await tourists in this paradise.

in January

The first month of the year (according to the Russian calendar) is the coldest, but this does not mean that the route is not in demand among tourists at this time. This unusual place is replete with all sorts of ways to relax at any time of the year.

The weather in Vietnam in January is full of contradictions. The geographical shape of the country on the world map has an elongated shape, and therefore the air temperature changes depending on the location of the traveler's route. For example, in the south, people bask in the sun, and in the northern part, they cannot even dream of it.

It is quite possible that the weather will spoil the rest in Vietnam in January, because in the north the air temperature drops to 0 degrees (on average, it stays at around +15). Therefore, it is advisable to visit the southern part, where the sea is warmed up to 26 degrees, and the air is up to +30 °C.

Popular resorts of the country

Vietnam in January receives guests in several locations at once. If the purpose of the visit of tourists is a beach holiday, then foreigners are invited to visit the following places:

Haiphong, Hongai or Hanoi in the northern part of the state. There are a large number of beaches, beautiful views, exotic nature, excursions to interesting places are often organized.
In the south of the country, tourists can visit Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the famous Nha Trang.
In the heart of Vietnam are located: Dalat, Da Nang, Hue.

One of the most beautiful places in this Asian country is Halong Bay. It is here that you can see the most beautiful landscapes.

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Vietnam in January is not only a beach holiday, but also a variety of excursions. For example, you can visit the old and modern capitals: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Historical monument of the Middle Ages - Haiphong. Also here are the picturesque Marble Mountains of Da Nang, the enchanting statues of the reclining Buddha, which are located in Phan Thiet. In addition, tourists can see other cities, each of which has a unique culture and national flavor.

For those who dream of an active holiday, there is an opportunity to go diving, safari, trekking or rafting. Everyone who visits this Asian country should definitely buy coffee or tea for himself and his loved ones, inexpensive gold jewelry and beautiful souvenirs.

Holidays in Nha Trang

One of the best vacation options in this country is this wonderful resort. The seven-kilometer coastline with fine white sand is not all that mysterious Vietnam pleases tourists with. Nha Trang in January is suitable for those who are looking for thrills and a sea of emotions. This city in the state is considered the best for a reason. The air temperature in the middle of the second winter month during the day does not fall below 22 degrees, at night the thermometer shows 15 °C.

You can choose a hotel right on the seashore, then you can enjoy beautiful views. If there are no frosts, it is allowed to visit the mountains together with a guide. You can also splash in the sea and sunbathe if it doesn't rain. As for water, it is always warm.

In general, it all depends on the vagaries of the weather, sometimes it becomes dangerous on the beach due to raging waves. The city coast cannot boast of being particularly clean, so it is better to choose a seashore located right next to the hotel. It is not recommended to store valuables in handbags, as petty criminals are actively hunting here.

In addition to Nha Trang, there are other picturesque places in this corner of the planet. For example, you can visit:

Chi Nguyen Island. Here is a beautiful aquarium with rare marine life.
No less interesting will be a trip to Monkey Island.
If travelers love mountains, then the resort of Dalat is at their service. In addition to majestic hills, there are many flowering trees and blue lakes. The climate is mild.
Vietnam in January can be visited for a trip to the world-famous "Valley of Love" or the imperial palace "Bao Dai". There is even a mini-replica of the French Eiffel Tower.
If you are planning a vacation with children, then it is advisable to go to Phan Thiet. It's safe here. There are many swimming pools, playgrounds and kids clubs.

At the end of January, New Year is celebrated in this country. Thanks to this, tourists can join the Asian customs. There is enough fun for both adults and children: a city-wide celebration, carnivals, festivals. This holiday is full of entertainment, so you should not deny yourself the pleasure of celebrating the New Year for the second time with the Vietnamese.

January is a great time to visit Vietnam. At the beginning of winter, the weather stabilizes in the country: there are more sunny days and winds decrease. Therefore, January is suitable for both beach and sightseeing holidays. In addition, many national holidays and festivals take place in the country at this time.

Holidays and festivals in Vietnam in January

New Year Flower Festival, January 18-28 This colorful festival is held in Ho Chi Minh City. Compositions are usually posted on several sites with different themes. At the festival, you can not only admire the flower figures, but also buy your favorite plants. Also during the festival, folk festivals and mass games are held at the city's venues.

Vietnamese New Year Tet celebrated according to the lunar calendar. In 2018, the holiday will take place on January 28. Tet is the brightest and most interesting holiday in Vietnam. On New Year's Eve, locals gather with the whole family and decorate their homes, prepare treats. With the onset of dusk, processions and parades, mass dances, rituals around the fire take place on the streets. The Vietnamese wish each other health and good luck and give new coins packed in red bags. The next day, the Tet festival begins, which lasts 3 days.

coconut fair held throughout the month in the small town of Ben Tra, where the coconut candy factory is located. At the fair, you can not only taste delicious lollipops and buy other coconut products, but also visit the factory and try to make sweets yourself.

Time difference with Moscow

The time difference between Moscow and Vietnam is 4 hours.

Weather in Vietnam in January

Daytime temperature +29 °C, night temperature +19 °C, sea water +23 °C.

Vietnam constantly expects a huge number of travelers from Europe, regardless of the weather.

Every year Vietnam becomes more and more popular among Russian lovers of foreign holidays. The country still remains one of the most budgetary places in the Asian direction and is famous for its good resort weather almost all year round. In addition, the tourism industry itself is developing, aimed at actively attracting travelers from all over the world, especially on the days when New Year is celebrated in Vietnam. In order to plan your trip to an Asian country for 2019 in a timely manner, you need to prepare in advance and find out all the information necessary for a tourist.

Date of celebration

Despite the fact that Vietnam belongs to the representatives of Asian countries, the date of the celebration of the new year 2019 in it does not always coincide with the celebration in China. From 1975 to 2100, it will not cross four times. Then what date will be the Vietnamese New Year 2019?

It will begin in the same way as in all of Asia - on the night of February 4-5. The Fire Dog will be replaced by the Yellow Pig.

According to the eastern calendar, 2019 will be special. It closes the series of changes and upheavals, being the starting point for the start of the cycle of stability and constancy. The pig favors the creation of strong families, the birth of hardworking children and making good profits.

Differences between the Vietnamese New Year and the Beijing New Year

The name of the celebration. Here the New Year is called “Tet” or otherwise “Tet nguyen dan”, which in Russian sounds like “the first morning holiday”. It signifies the arrival of spring and is considered the most important celebration of the year.
Types of animal symbols. In the Vietnamese calendar, instead of "rabbit" there is "cat", and instead of "ox" - "buffalo".
National traditions. No Tet in Vietnam is complete without tangerines, kumquats and branches of peach and apricot trees. Shoots decorate houses, and fruits are presented in abundance on any festive table. The role of the Christmas tree from year to year is played by bamboo. Right in the courtyard of their houses, its trunk is decorated with red paper, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

Features of the celebration

Tet is divided into three stages:

Tatnien. This is the initial period of the New Year in Vietnam, which lasts about two weeks. These days, the Vietnamese decorate their homes, buy gifts. It is believed that for future well-being, children should celebrate the New Year in new clothes, so parents hurriedly go shopping with them in search of beautiful new clothes. These days, home altars are cleaned and offerings are renewed.
Ziaothia. This is the last day before the New Year. Children dress up in purchased new clothes, greet their parents, and in return receive red envelopes with money as a present. In Giaotkhia it is customary to visit each other, but only by invitation. The Vietnamese try to be the first to call their successful friends and acquaintances, as it is believed that they will bring good luck in business for the whole year.

Tannin. It's the New Year itself. The beginning of the celebration of the celebration is symbolized by hundreds of colorful fireworks that are launched into the sky in all cities of Vietnam. Fireworks in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are considered especially colorful. The event is even televised live. The Vietnamese follow the raid of colorful volleys with their own eyes, after which they disperse to their homes and begin to celebrate at the family table.

Not a single feast on this night is complete without a national dish called banchung. This is a closed square pie, which includes rice, pork, pickled onions and green peas. All this filling is wrapped in bamboo leaves and cooked for more than a day.

The Vietnamese New Year 2019 celebrations will again be very noisy. Drums and bells will ring everywhere along the streets, fireworks will be fired and firecrackers will be blown up. All this is done not only for fun. The Vietnamese believe that noise scares away evil spirits. It will be impossible to ignore the lion dance. In fact, this mythical beast is named Lan and is a cross between a shaggy predator and a dragon.

It is impossible to describe all the riot of colors and the richness of solemn events. You can feel the national flavor and feel the full scale of the celebration of the New Year according to the Eastern calendar only by visiting one of the Asian countries, in particular, Vietnam.

Tet in Vietnam in 2018: video

In January, sometimes they doubt whether it is worth doing it at this particular time. Of course, it’s worth it, you just need to know exactly where it is recommended to go to this country in the middle of winter so that your vacation is not spoiled by natural disasters.

weather and sea

In January, the country is quite dry, if it rains, it is quite rare. But winter is winter even in Vietnam, the air is quite cool, so lovers of relaxing on the sea should refrain from traveling to the sea in the northern part of the country, as there is 10-15 degrees of heat there at that time.

The central regions of Vietnam in January are not too cold, but wet weather. It is not recommended to go to the popular resort of Da Nang in the middle of winter, not only are there heavy rains, but also strong storms rage. It happens that in January the weather in the mountainous part of the country is not much different from the weather in the central part of Russia. In the mountains it can be quite cold - up to 4 degrees Celsius.

Things to do?

If a tourist does not know what to do in Vietnam in January, then there are many options to have a pleasant and interesting time here:

Worth coming to town Hoi An, there are beautiful beaches and you can buy an interesting local fancy dress for only 15 dollars.
There are many music halls in the country, opera houses theaters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City It is proposed to watch an opera with a national flavor. Worth a visit, especially since the ticket costs from $15.
V you can have a great New Year's Eve party at the Diamond Bay Resort. And after the New Year in Nha Trang, excellent fishing and snorkeling.
- just a paradise for surfers and kitesurfers.

beach holiday

There are many beaches in the country, many of them compete with the rest of the world:

In Nha Trang there is a municipal beach that stretches for 7 km, there are more than 20 diving centers where you can learn the basics of diving for an average of 80 dollars.
Between Mui Ne and Phan Thiet there is a very long Mui Ne Beach, there are a lot of inscriptions in Russian, which is very convenient. This beach is perfect for families with children - many families rest here;
Phu Quoc Island has Long Beach, Bai Sao and Bai Wong Beach.. Very beautiful places, perfect for those who prefer secluded relaxation;
Da Nang has beautiful beaches. Moreover, the prices are pleasing (for example, a day in a hotel can cost as little as $50). But you need to be prepared for the fact that there will be few free places;
The beaches in Vung Tau are considered elite, there are cozy sun loungers, you can enjoy the sound of the sea and listen to the surf.

Leisure

If you want to explore the mountains and escape the heat, then it is best to go to the mountainous region of Sapa which is north of Hanoi. You just need to be prepared for the fact that the weather in the middle of winter here is not as warm as in the South of the country, so you need to take care of your clothes.

And on the sharp Fukuon there is a Coconut Prison, which during the war with the United States became famous for its brutal torture. If tourists are too impressionable, then it is better to visit Coconut Jail instead of visiting pepper plantations and pearl farms. There are a lot of them in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and as for prices, everything is different, but on average, you need to pay $ 10 for visiting a pearl farm.

With kids

monkey island, which you can come to from Nha Trang. This is a whole cruise trip, where at the end a whole circus performance is played out, in which monkeys, elephants and bears participate. A ticket for children costs $10;
Vinpearl Amusement Park is the largest amusement park in Vietnam.. It will compete with the most famous amusement parks in the world. There are so many entertainments here that you simply forget about time! Children can ride the cable car (in order to get to the amusement park, you need to get on the cable car from the island of Hon Che). The park is located on the territory of the hotel of the same name;
National Museum of Oceanology in Nha Trang. Entrance to this largest museum in the country for children will cost $10.

Where is the best place to go?

Tours and tours

Prices are high at this time, as the tourist influx is expected. The jump in prices is especially noticeable during the Vietnamese New Year (a week before, on time and after the holiday). Renting a house in Tet is much more expensive and there is a chance that all decent hotels or private houses will be occupied.

Important! We advise you to know the dates of the Vietnamese New Year (Theta) in advance and do not plan a trip at this time. You will fully enjoy the holiday only if you have been in the country for a long time, rent a house for a long time and in Tet you will not need to make flights or transfers.

Plus, the Vietnamese know about our New Year holiday and are also actively raising prices for the January holidays. if you arrive at that particular time. Book tickets and accommodation in advance, this will help to significantly reduce the price.

Average trip for 10 days with stay in a three-star hotel will cost 70000 rubles. And there is also price differentiation - before January 15, a ticket will cost more than after this date. If the date is not important, then you can save. Holidays in a 5-star hotel will cost at 120,000 rubles an average of 10 days.

Climate and weather in Vietnam in January 2020. Is it possible to swim?

The middle of winter is not the best time for a beach holiday in Russia and in Europe. But in the resorts of Vietnam the sun is shining and tourists are happy to swim in the sea, sunbathe and get real pleasure from the rest. Do you want to go there? Then see what the weather is expected in Vietnam in January 2020, what will be the temperature of the water in the sea and air. We have collected information on different resorts so that you can better choose a place to stay. And so, let's look at everything in more detail.

The rainy season is long over, but it can rain from time to time. But they are not so significant, and are unlikely to interfere with rest. But what can really spoil the impression of being on the beach is cloudy weather. In January, the sky can be overcast for a long time with clouds that hide the sun. In cloudy weather, the air is still hot, but, you see, without the sun and relaxing on the beach is not quite a vacation. But let's not talk about sad things, especially since this may not be. Better yet, let's talk about what's going to happen.

For example, on the island of Phu Quoc in January it will be warm and sometimes hot. The average daily temperature rises to +30 degrees, and sometimes to a record +37. It is warm here at night and after sunset the temperature becomes around +27, closer to dawn +25 degrees. The sea off the coast of the island is warm and with a temperature of at least 28 degrees with a plus sign. There are 2-3 rainy days per month, and the amount of precipitation is about 33 millimeters.

The resort of Phan Thiet will please with its dry weather. Rains in January are not recorded here, and the weather is dry. During the day, the thermometers can rise to +30 degrees, and at night they can drop to +20. The sea has indicators of plus twenty-five heat, and it is very possible to swim in it. Daylight hours are one of the longest in the country this month, lasting over ten hours.

Mui Ne resort has the same performance as Phan Thiet. There is also no rain, during the day it is about thirty warm, and at night twenty-odd. There are many tourists here, because the weather is almost perfect for a holiday.

What can not be said about Nha Trang, which in January gets a little wet from the rains. According to statistics, there are 3-4 rainy days here, and the amount of precipitation reaches 55-60 millimeters. During the day, in the light of the sun and in cloudy weather, the air warms up to a maximum of +26 degrees. At night, the air cools down to +21 degrees and without windbreakers, evening walks will not be entirely comfortable.

Where is it better to relax in Vietnam in January: resorts and cities

There are many resorts and cities in the country where you can relax by the sea. In January, the climate in the country is quite diverse, so it is better to choose a place to stay in advance, where there will be no rain, no clouds, but there will be sun and clear weather with a warm sea. Look at the summary table with the weather, and choose your resort.