Going on vacation to Vietnam from the very beginning it will not be superfluous to find out the peculiarities of the weather, and only then choose the time of rest and a suitable resort. You can relax here at any time of the year, you just need to correctly prioritize and choose for yourself what would be the most interesting from the variety of offers of domestic and local tour operators. In this article you will find out when is the best time to go to Vietnam, we will tell you about the high season in Vietnam, when it is better to go to Vietnam with a child and, of course, when it’s better to buy tickets to Vietnam.

When is the best time to go to Vietnam to rest

Vietnam is charming and mysterious country, with a rich history, interesting and unique culture.

Vietnam made itself known as a serious player in the tourism market relatively recently, when two parts of the country - North and South - were reunited into one state and peace came to this land. Although the resort traditions here can be said to be ancient: Nha Trang, for example, was known as a vacation spot not even in the colonial "French" times, but since the time of the emperors.

The country attracts tourists with snow-white and golden beaches, picturesque bays with a scattering of islands and islets of the most bizarre shapes, Asian exoticism and interesting original holidays and customs.

Vietnamese resorts receive almost 8 million tourists (2016) from different countries... Most of them come from China, USA, Japan, South Korea and France.

High season in Vietnam

Most tourists who ask themselves the question - When is the best time to go to Vietnam, try to choose the high season. However, even this high season in Vietnam may differ according to the region or type of holiday you prefer.


Beach season in Vietnam

In principle, the entire Vietnamese coast is almost a continuous resort area. But the most suitable for tourists from Europe are three places, tours to which our compatriots choose. The best time for recreation at these resorts:

Nha Trang: February - August

Phu Quoc Island: November - June

Phan Thiet and MUI ne: November - April


High season in Vietnam at most of the named resorts: the interval is from December to April. And as always and everywhere, one of the disadvantages of the high season at any resort is its high cost.

But you should not be upset, because in addition to the high "beach" season, Vietnamese resorts have others, no less interesting, which allow tourists to visit the country. all year round.

Diving season in Vietnam

Adherents of this lesson know that the cheapest diving in the world is in Vietnam, and here it is not worse at all than on European resorts... Underwater world South China Sea amazes with corals, mysterious grottoes, colorful fish and exotic inhabitants.


Here you will see huge green turtles, sea cows and rays, trepangs and other wonders of the seabed.

Popular "diving spots" on the Vietnamese coast

Nha Trang: February-October (Russian diving center and wonderful bay)

Con Dao Archipelago: March-December (place of sunken ships)

Isle of Wael: February-October (Turtle Farm)

Phu Quoc Island: November-May (pearl "plantations")

Surfing season in Vietnam

As a sport on the Vietnamese coast, it is still less developed than diving, but competitions are already being held between resorts, even on professional level.
The Vietnamese coast is designed for experienced and trained surfers. Fans of windsurfing and kitesurfing are most comfortable in Phan Thiet and MUI ne.


Fishing season

Do you want to catch an angel fish or a shell pike with your own hands? A swordfish or a saberfish? They are found here, but rather, it is a dream and good luck, but tuna, sardine, mackerel, conger eel it is quite possible to catch. This country is a paradise for fans of fishing, here you can fish in the sea, in lakes, and in mountain rivers - they are literally teeming with it.

But our calendar summer, when winds and showers blow in parts of Vietnam, is not suitable for this activity.

The rest of the time is quite favorable. It is not at all necessary to book a special "fish tour": every local fisherman will help you organize fishing for a small fee, share the equipment and show you the best places.

Excursion season

If you don't really need the beaches and the sea and you decide when it is better to go to Vietnam in order to see as many interesting places as possible, then the next info is for you.

Ancient temple complexes, waterfalls, bays, picturesque islands, mountain rivers, carpets from green rice fields, outlandish and exotic flora and fauna, Asian markets with local delicacies - sightseeing Vietnam surprises European residents with unusual things for us.


"Dry season" is the best time for excursions along the coast and islands, then they will bring you maximum pleasure.

When is the best time to go to Vietnam. Climate, seasons overview

The country's territory is stretched out in a narrow strip along the meridian along the eastern coast of the Indochina Peninsula. The length of the coastline (South China Sea) is almost 3.5 thousand km. On the geographic map Vietnam wriggles like latin letter S.

Due to such a peculiar geography, the climate in different parts the country is significantly different, although all of Vietnam is in the tropics. Briefly about when is the best time to go to Vietnam, depending on the region.

South: close to the equator, tropical climate savannah

There is no obvious difference between the seasons here, mountains protect from the northern winds, the sea water is from +26 to 29 ⁰C all year round.

There are two seasons: dry (November - April) and tropical rainfall from May to October.

North: tropical monsoon climate

The seasons can be traced a little more sharply, the summers are hot (+ 31⁰С), with heavy rains, and the winters are cool, but also rainy.

In winter, the northern resorts do not swim, and in the mountains there are frosts and even snow (Sapa)

Center: climate characteristics are average between tropical in the South and monsoon tropical in the North.

Winters are warmer than in the north and summers are not as hot as in the south. The peak of the heavy rain season is October-November, and the rains begin to fall as early as late July.
In January, the temperature can be below + 20⁰С.

The heat in Vietnam is difficult to endure almost everywhere, the average annual humidity throughout the territory is almost 80%. This unpleasant fact is greatly alleviated by the hotel's air conditioning.

Vietnam in winter

In winter, the monsoon to the south "blows" dry and sunny weather, air temperature + 30⁰С, water temperature + 26⁰С, rains are rare.

It is humid on the northern coast, air + 10-15⁰С (sometimes rises higher), water + 8-15⁰С

In the center at this time the season changes - from wet to dry, the temperature of the water and air is almost the same: about + 24-25⁰С.

Vietnam in December
A great month to relax in all resorts. A little bit of rain may still fall in the Center, but it's good there too.

Vietnam in January
A good time for a beach holiday in the resorts of the South and Center, uncomfortable in the North, here the temperature can drop to 10⁰C, blowing cold wind, but there is almost no rain.

Vietnam in February
The weather is excellent everywhere except in the North, the beach season is in full swing.

Vietnam in spring

Spring is perfect for a beach holiday, travel and excursions: it is warm and not very humid, the heat has not yet come, t usually does not rise above +30, but it is too early to swim in the northern resorts, although in April it is already possible there. In May in the North at night or in the morning heavy rains, while the sun shines during the day.

Vietnam in March
This month you can have a great rest at all resorts, the heat is not "heavy", because there is little rainfall. In the North, during the day, you can also walk undressed, at night it is still cool.

Vietnam in April
Perfect month for excursions throughout the country. It is warm, there is little rain.

Vietnam in May
You can go to any resort, the weather is great everywhere. In Dalat, on the island of Con Dao and in Hanoi, the rainy season begins, but they are short-lived and do not interfere with the swimming season.

Vietnam in summer

At the very beginning, all resorts are wet, only dry in the Center. Air +30, water a little cooler, +28.

In the North and South, in the gray of summer, the peak of the "wet" season, heavy showers every day, about one and a half to two hours. And the Center is still hot and dry.

During the last summer month, the weather is hot and humid. The air heats up to +32, and sea ​​water it gets even warmer, + 29⁰С.

Vietnam in June
The best time to relax this month is the Center. In the southern and northern resorts in June, alternating rains and terrible heat begin in June, and it often storms in Halong Bay. In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, even healthy people do not tolerate heat well - it is very humid.

Vietnam in July
It is even hotter, the rainy season (North-South) is intensifying, rest, as in July, is most comfortable in the Center. In the North, torrential rains and storms and excursions are canceled.

Vietnam in August
Beach holidays only in the Center, in the North there are torrential rains, in the South there are prolonged showers, in the absence of rains there are heavy clouds in the sky.

Vietnam in autumn

At the beginning of autumn in the North, the rains gradually subside, and in the Center and in the South, showers are in full swing. But all over Vietnam it is very hot, + 30⁰ С.

Autumn is notable for rains, winds, storms and even typhoons. Having raged, nature calms down and after a month the heat subsides, and the element also subsides. In October, it is rainy every day in the North and South.
V last month autumn becomes much colder, the temperature is + 15-16⁰С, and you can relax on the beaches only in the South.

Vietnam in September
It rains everywhere, dry only on the island of Cat Ba. In the resorts of the Center, strong short rains alternate with sunny weather during the day.

Vietnam in October
Quite a bad month for those hoping to relax on the beach. The Center is especially bad, there are typhoons, you can go to the South, but sharp changes in the weather during the day cannot be avoided.
The weather in the North is good, but the beach is only on one island, Cat Ba. Now is the best time for excursions here: Halong Bay, hiking in the mountains in Sapa and getting to know Hanoi.

Vietnam in November
Everything has changed places. Now the weather is excellent in the North and South, and in the central part of the beaches for recreation are almost unsuitable, the likelihood of typhoons is high. Consider this if you are still deciding when is the best time to go to Vietnam!

When and where is it better to go to Vietnam with a child

In any Vietnamese resort in the season you can comfortably relax with children, but the Phu Quoc resort and its entire infrastructure are most adapted to this.

There is no big waves, most of the hotels are a stone's throw from the sea, and some are arranged as if specially for tourists with babies: for example, by the pool at the Famiana hotel, one employee on duty watches only the children, and if you need to leave, you can always leave the child in his care. On the sea beach, children's areas are fenced, there are trampolines, slides, various playgrounds.


Near Nha Trang, the sea bathing area on Paragon Beach looks like a large natural pool, the breakwaters reliably protect it from the elements of the sea.

White sand and several hotels for family vacation there is also near the Doklet beach.


Phan Thiet and MUI ne resorts can boast of having loyal zones for children. You will not see surfers at the City Links hotel - there are powerful breakwaters nearby, so there are very few waves here. In the beach area, it is not a problem to rent excellent apartments with separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. This will allow you to quickly cook familiar food for the family and children, or to enjoy with them the self-prepared Vietnamese dishes from products purchased at the local market.

A good solution for a family with children would be to book apartments for the season in inexpensive but high-quality Vietnamese family hotels on the coast near An Bang Beach, this is near the city of Hoi An. There are no tourists who come on package tours, there are few people, but the beaches are all with soft white sand, and the sea is clear and azure.

If you have already decided when it is better to go to Vietnam with a child, then here's another useful info for you. When resting with children, it is worth visiting at least one of the three amusement parks in Ho Chi Minh City: Suoi Tien, Dai Nam or Dam Sen. Their territories are huge, you will move around the parks themselves by steam trains or monorail, buses, an electric car or an old train, a four-wheeled bicycle, sail on a boat on a large lake or just walk.

There are zoos, water parks and amusement parks in all, but each also has its own zest: a huge Ferris wheel or an ice city, cute dragon sculptures in full height or live crocodiles lazily spread out on the bottom of the pool, waiting for food; an orchid garden or exotic birds that roam importantly throughout the park.

When is the best time to buy tickets to Vietnam

Despite such a long distance, it is not difficult for our compatriots to get to Vietnamese resorts, there are regular flights from the airports of many cities, and in the midst of the season, many large companies organize their own charters.

As a rule, air tickets for travelers are more expensive during the high season at each of the resorts, and the cheapest - during the low season or in the off-season.


There are international airports near Nachang (30 km, Cam Ranh) and on Phu Quoc Island (10 km from Duong Dong), and upon arrival, tourists can get to their hotel in about half an hour. But you will only get to the single resort area of ​​Faniet and Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh airport in a few hours.

Direct and charter flights are operated by Vietnamese Airlines and Aeroflot.

Use the calendar low prices, it will help you determine in what month, depending on the resort you choose, airlines offer the cheapest flights to Vietnam on this route.

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From May to September, prices have dropped significantly at all resorts in Vietnam. This is the best time for economical travel, you can see many sights, get to know better ordinary life Vietnamese.


There are very few tourists at this time, and the price of rooms in hotels and private mini-hotels can be reduced from 30 and even up to 50%.

Here illustrative example... The same room in the 5 ***** Sheraton Nha Trang hotel costs 12,425 rubles in February, and half the price in June:



In May and all summer, in the Vietnamese resorts of the central part, you can find not only high-quality comfortable accommodation, but also quite decent rooms in small hotels from $ 15-30.

Weather conditions at this time in places such as Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hoi An are quite comfortable and almost without surprises. Surprises can only start in September - winds, rains and downpours, and sometimes typhoons. You need to be aware of this when planning to make a trip to Vietnam in the season of falling prices.

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We hope we helped you decide when is the best time to go to Vietnam. Have a nice trip!

We will tell you by month when the best season for a vacation in Vietnam is on the beach. Check out how to avoid the rainy season at the various resorts.

Vietnam for a long time did not arouse any interest among our compatriots: a poor country with socialism - what should a tourist do there? But for last years Vietnam actively began to gain popularity as beach destination... It turned out that in this country it is very pleasant to relax on the soft sand by the sea, both in summer and in winter.

Due to the long coastline, you can swim and sunbathe in Vietnam all year round. But for these purposes, you need to choose the right resorts so that your vacation is not overshadowed by constant tropical downpours and storms.

There are only two seasons in Vietnam - dry and wet, but it should be borne in mind that the territory of the state is divided into three zones: northern (Halong, Hanoi and Traco), central (Danang, Nha Trang), southern (Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne, Vung Tau). And each zone has its own season, suitable for a beach holiday.


Comfortable season in Vietnam

November

After the wet season, the weather in Vietnam is heading for winter. This is especially felt in the northern regions, where the air temperature significantly drops to + 17 + 23 degrees and only occasionally rises to +25. It rains mainly at night, no more than 5-7 times a month. In the mornings, fog spreads in the lowlands.

In Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang, heavy showers are pouring and raging devastating hurricanes. Settlements floods with water, the sea is muddy and restless. It is better not to meddle on the beaches. In Nha Trang and Mui Ne, although the sun warms the air up to +29 degrees, still frequent rains and typhoons do not allow you to enjoy your vacation.

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The least rainfall at this time is on Phu Quoc Island, Phan Thit and Vung Tau, however, damp up to +30 degrees can cause discomfort.

December

The dry and beach seasons officially start at. It is in this month that a flow of tourists rushes to Vietnam for the purpose of a beach holiday. The southern coast provides excellent conditions for swimming and sunbathing: the sky is clear, there is almost no rain, and the temperature of the air and water is about +26 during the day. In Mui Ne, the temperature rises to +30, but it is tolerated comfortably due to the light cool wind. Conditions are about the same in Fukuoka, which experiences the highest in December tourist season.

Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue are still affected by cyclones that bring heavy rainfall. Water heats up to about +24 degrees and seems warmer than air. In Hanoi and Halong it is quite cool in December - +20 in the daytime, +16 degrees at night, and there are fogs.

January

Coldest month in Vietnam. V mountainous areas there are intermittent rains, sometimes snow falls. There is almost no rain in Hanoi and Halong, but it is quite cool during the day - about + 15 + 18 degrees, and at night it is about +13. In the central zone, precipitation becomes less (only in Da Nang there are frequent rains), but the sky is covered with clouds most of the time. The air temperature rises to + 23 + 25 degrees, the water warms up to +24.

The south of Vietnam delights tourists with warm and dry weather. In Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Thiet, the sun warms the air to +29 degrees, and the water to +25. In Vung Tau, the temperature is a couple of degrees higher. At the same time, the air humidity is low, and a light breeze adds freshness.

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High season in Vietnam

The high season in this country begins in winter, at the best time for a beach holiday. And many residents of Russia and Europe are trying to escape here from the severe frosts. Also, many try to get to Vietnam in order to meet here New Year... Each has its own reason, but whatever it may be, at this time there are just a lot of tourists here.

The highest peak of the high season starts in December and ends in April. And at this time, Russians, French and Americans like to relax here. Vietnam owes this popularization among Russians to the fact that it is easy to get here, since there are regular flights from some cities of Russia, and to winter time charter flights are also launched. And the only disadvantage of holidays in high season is its high cost of tours.

Low season

The low season is marked by the onset of tropical rainfall. This is the period from early May to late October. The weather does not quite match the beach holiday, but, nevertheless, those who want to relax in Vietnam a large number of, since tourist vouchers are much cheaper. People begin to book tours in winter, but there is no need to rush here, because as summer approaches, tourists begin to offer tempting "hot" packages, which turn out to be much more profitable than winter booking.

But it should be borne in mind that the rainy season forces tourists to approach their holiday destination very responsibly at this time of the year. In addition to tropical rainstorms, there is a great threat of destructive strong typhoons, which cover several dozen provinces. At this time, it is better to choose resorts such as: Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An.

Beach season in Vietnam

Beach or bathing season lasts 365 days a year, but depending on the time of the year, you must choose certain resorts. We recommend that you additionally familiarize yourself with the information about a beach holiday in Vietnam, as well as where and when it is better to go.

During the winter months, it is best to relax on the south coast:

  • Nha Trang,
  • Dalat,
  • Phan Thiet,
  • Vung Tau,
  • Phu Quoc island.

It rains here from May to November, and the rest of the time the water temperature does not drop below +26 - + 28 ° С. The Velvet season falls in the month of January – February, when there is practically no precipitation. At this time, you can enjoy the most exotic fruits such as: mango, carom, banana, guava, watermelon, jackfruit, durian (king of fruits), lychee, coconut, pineapple, mangosteen, rambutan, etc.

And there are a lot of durians here, although many tourists are repelled by it appearance and not a very pleasant smell. But if you peel its rind, then you can enjoy the delicious pulp that warms a person from the inside.

But in the north of the country and in the central regions holiday season at the very recession. Swimming at this time is not accepted here, since the temperature of the water and air does not rise above +15 - + 20 ° С. In summer, these marks at the resorts of Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An, Sapa, Halong, Catba increase to + 32 ° C during the day and + 25 ° C at night. In Da Nang, the beach season opens in May and ends in July, since the beginning of August is the time of the arrival of strong typhoons in Vietnam.

In central Vietnam, the tourist holiday season starts in May and ends in October. Dry air and good weather promote oneself better rest in this region. And from September to December here in full force the best surfing in the region is flourishing. In coastal regions, the typhoon season begins from July to mid-autumn.

Surfing and diving season

As a sport, surfing in Vietnam is still underdeveloped and is just starting to gain momentum. And today, many resorts, many resorts are beginning to host professional surfer competitions. Most favorable season in the south of the country for kite, wind, glanders and classic surfing occurs from September to April.

Those surfers who are just starting their "sporting journey" choose the smaller waves that can be found in the eastern resort of Vung Tau. The months January to March and November to December are especially attractive for surfing. But it must be remembered that at this time, there are no lifeguards on the beaches of this resort, so you need to work only with a professional instructor or be very careful.

And from January to March and from October to December, it is best to come to surf in Mui Ne, which is located almost in the south of the country.

Diving is no less popular, as it is considered one of the cheapest in Vietnam, but it is organized no worse than in the most expensive European resorts in the world. The South China Sea is simply replete with a variety of flora and fauna underwater world... Here you can see beautiful Coral reefs where bizarre little fish, huge turtles, octopuses and even sharks, painted in all colors of the rainbow, swim.

The most popular resorts for divers are Phu Quoc Island with pearl "plantations", a turtle farm in Uele, the Con Dao archipelago with ancient shipwrecks, Nha Trang with the world's most beautiful bay and a Russian diving center.

Diving can be done any time of the year except December, January and February, when the sea gets too rough. Each resort has its best diving season. So, for example, in Nha Trang and Uel it is February – October, and on Phu Quoc Island – November – May.

When to go to Vietnam so as not to miscalculate the weather?

Before your long-awaited vacation trip, you want to make sure that the weather doesn't spoil your vacation experience.

Which month is the best for a trip to Vietnam is one of the first questions that arise from potential guests of this sunny country.

When to go so as not to miscalculate?

With regard to Vietnam, the answer is extremely simple - always. Vietnam is beautiful at any time of the year in any region. Therefore, if you do not know where to go on vacation, go to Vietnam.

The weather in Vietnam is monsoon. But this does not mean that if you are going to the monsoon, you will see Vietnam from the hotel window through streams of rain. Here, monsoon does not mean showers. In fact, Vietnam has two monsoons - southern (April - September) and northern (October - March).

For this reason, for those who are going to relax in Vietnam, two seasons are clearly distinguished - dry (high) and rainy (low). However, this does not mean that in low season That is, in the summer, you have nothing to do in Vietnam but sit in the rain. And this does not mean that during the winter months you will be comfortable anywhere in Vietnam.

Vietnam's climate varies greatly from region to region. By conventionally dividing the country into three regions, you can very accurately determine the weather for your vacation.

Vietnam North

The North is the coldest part of the country by Vietnamese standards. Especially from November to March - the height of the Vietnamese cold weather.

In winter (December-January) in the very north it will be very invigorating, so if you plan to go there, pack your bags according to the weather. It even happens that everything is covered with a thick fog, which lasts for several days. During the day, in winter, it is about +15 here, at night it is completely cool. Even though the winter months are dry, it will rain a little often.

The southern monsoon (April - October) brings heat and high humidity. At the same time, the temperature is almost the same as in the south of Vietnam. With such high humidity, the heat is very difficult to endure. It is the rainy season in the north of the country. The wettest months for the north are July and August. The driest are December and January.

Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam has always been distinguished by its transitional climate from north to south of this part of the country. Since the coastline is protected by the chain of Truong Son mountains (they are also called the Annam Mountains), the rains that the southern monsoon brings to the country do not always reach the coast. Therefore, from April to September, while short-term precipitation periodically falls throughout the country, the center of Vietnam hardly sees any rain.

However, this advantage turns reverse side with the arrival of the northeast monsoon (September-December). If the mountains protect from the wet monsoon coming from the southwest, then when the veret changes its direction to the opposite, they now cause a large amount of precipitation.

The northern part of central Vietnam (where the popular resorts of Hoi An and Da Nang are located) suffers from rainfall from September to December. During this period, you can see the typhoon here, and get under a severe storm (August-November). In Hoi An, from October to November, there is generally a chance of flooding. During the rest of the winter months, it also rains periodically in northern central Vietnam. And this continues until April. Therefore, it is hardly worth recommending a visit to Da Nang and Hoi An from September to early April. Although there are no showers by the end of winter, it is cool enough (from 20 to 25 degrees), light rains are frequent. Since the hotels don't have central heating, it doesn't feel hot at all. And if you get caught in the rain, it gets chilly, as there is nowhere to dry your clothes. And the sea is often stormy, as the wind drives the waves to the shore. Therefore, bathing can also be a problem.

In the summer in the northern part of central Vietnam, the weather is quite comfortable with little rainfall. Highly recommended for relaxation.

The southern part of central Vietnam is a popular tourist destination. It is much less prone to precipitation and weather spoiling the rest, and from Nha Trang to Mui Ne during the year there is much less precipitation than in the rest of the country.

Phan Thiet - Mui Ne is the driest region in Vietnam. Even during the rainy season (from May to September), there is much less rainfall than in other resorts. It is believed that the best time to relax here is from August to April. Thanks to the winds blowing here, the period from September to December is favorable for surfing, from November to April they are actively engaged in windsurfing, and the rest of the time the sea is perfectly calm, there is either no precipitation at all, or very little of them.

Nha Trang also belongs to the center of the country, but its climate is slightly closer to the south. There are no hurricanes and typhoons here thanks to the nearby mountain range. The most abundant rainfall is from October to December. It is best to go here from January to May, but in the summer months it is quite comfortable here, it does not rain too often, although it does happen.

South Vietnam

Without the protection of the Truong Son mountains, South Vietnam especially in the Mekong Delta can get very hot. The southern monsoon (April-September) will bring additional humidity to the resorts of this area (especially the heat with high humidity, expect in June-July). During this period, there is a high probability of going to Saigon and getting caught in a flood there.

The best time to travel to southern Wiemnam is from December to April.

So when to go to Vietnam?

There is simply no so-called ideal time to travel to Vietnam. It is hot and very humid here all year round. Avoid months when you can get hit by a hurricane or storm, the rest of the time the weather is generally stable. And, of course, depending on the time of year, you need to choose the right region of Vietnam, where in the given time better to go.

As you can see, practically at any time of the year you can find a place in Vietnam where you can have a good rest. The only caveat is that it will be more difficult to do this in autumn than at other times - showers and even hurricanes in central Vietnam can ruin your holiday.

March, April

March and April are the best months to travel to Vietnam. In March, the tropical heat comes to the southern and central regions. This is a great time for a beach and sports holiday. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet + 34 ° С during the day, + 24 ° С at night, water + 28 ° С. In Nha Trang, the air temperature is a couple of degrees lower. In Fukuoka hotter at nights+ 27 ° С, + 32 ° С during the day, sea + 29 ° С. The northern coast is traditionally colder, but at the end of April you can already swim there: during the day + 23 ... + 25 ° С, the sea + 23 ° С.

May

The rainy season begins in the south and north of Vietnam. At the beginning of the month, they fall mainly at night, so some opportunities for beach holidays and excursions remain. In Hanoi, during the day + 31 ° С, at night + 25 ° С. In Nha Trang, during the day + 32 ° С, at night + 24 ° С, water + 28 ° С. In Fukuoka during the day + 35 ° С, at night + 25 ° С, water + 29 ° С.

June August

The rainy season is in full swing in the south and north of the country, daytime temperatures are + 32 ... + 34 ° С, hot, humid and stuffy. Summer months- the time when it is better to relax in the center of Vietnam: Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue and Hoi An, where it is relatively dry. At the end of August, the rains reach the central regions of the country.

September October

In the north of the country, the rainy season is coming to an end, in the south there are intermittent rains, in the center - heavy rains, hurricanes and floods may occur. Sea water + 27 ° С. In Ho Chi Minh, Phan Thiet and Nha Trang during the day + 32 ... + 33 ° С, at night + 24 ° С, in Fukuoka + 30 ° С during the day and + 25 ° С at night. In October, the weather conditions noticeably deteriorate, it becomes colder by several degrees, it rains every day, the sea is stormy, and hurricanes are raging in the center of the country. In Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An, this is the most wet month when the humidity reaches 80%, floods are common.

November

In November, it is best to rest in the north of Vietnam: dry and clear weather sets in there, during the day around + 15 ... + 20 ° С. In the central regions, there is still a high probability of typhoons. In Nha Trang, it is often cloudy, + 26 ° С during the day, + 22 ° С at night, the sea is muddy and warm + 24 ° С, in Da Nang + 22 ... + 24 ° С. In Fukuoka, transparent and calm water+ 27 ° С, + 32 ° С during the day, + 23 ° С at night.

December

It is cool in the north, warm and rainy in the center, clear and dry in the south. In the south + 30 ° С during the day, + 22 ° С at night, water + 27 ° С. In Da Nang + 24 ° С, the sea is also + 24 ° С. In Nha Trang, it is stormy, especially in the first half of December, during the day + 28 ° С, at night + 21 ° С, the water temperature is + 24 ° С. In Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh it is warm and sunny + 31 ° C during the day, + 22 ... + 24 ° C at night, the sea in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet and Fukuoka is + 26 ... + 28 ° C.

January February

In the north of the country it is cool + 19 ° С during the day, + 14 ° С at night. In the center it is moderately warm: in Da Nang and Hoi An during the day + 23 ... + 25 ° С, precipitation is already less intense, the sea is pleasant + 23 ° С. The season is in the south of Vietnam, it is best to rest in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet: dry and clear + 32 ... + 34 ° С during the day, the sea + 28 ° С. An excellent beach holiday in Fukuoka, where during the day is + 30 ° С, the sea is + 28 ° С. In February, dry, sunny weather is established throughout the country.

The direction of northern Vietnam (Hanoi) is perfect for holidays in October-December, since during this period there is almost no rain, with moderate temperatures, and the sky is clear and cloudless.

You will enjoy the central part of Vietnam from Mui Ne to Nha Trang in the first half of the year (January-July).

While Saigon and the Mekong Delta (South Vietnam) will delight you most from November to February / March.

You can travel to Vietnam all year round. You just need to choose the right place of rest.

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On the street of Saigon.

Most tourists, planning a trip to this wonderful country, wonder - when is the best time to go to Vietnam? In this article we will try to answer this question.
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is located in South-East Asia, bordered in the north with China, in the west with Laos and Cambodia. It is washed by the waters of the South China Sea, and from the south by the Gulf of Thailand. Until 1945 Vietnam was a French colony. On September 2, 1945, the country's independence was proclaimed. As of 2013, the population of Vietnam is approximately 93 million people.

The Communist Party is in power, however, in recent decades, Vietnamese socialism has acquired a human face. Liberal reforms were carried out, which gave impetus to the development of the economy in general and the tourism industry in particular. Beautiful tropical nature, gentle warm sea, rich story, a large number of attractions and exotic culture contributed to the fact that over the past couple of decades, the tourist flow to the country has grown by orders of magnitude. Our compatriots also reached out to Vietnam, which was largely facilitated by the opening of direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Now let's try to understand when is it better to go on vacation to Vietnam? If we look at the map of Vietnam, we will see that the country is very strongly stretched from north to south (almost 2.5 thousand km). Because of this, in different parts of the country at the same time, the weather can be completely different. Vietnam can be roughly divided into three climatic zones: North, Central and South. Each of them has its own resorts, its own attractions, and each of them is worth visiting. But due to the difference in climate, it is comfortable to rest in them at different times.

Southern part of Vietnam.

In the south of Vietnam (from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City), two seasons can be distinguished - dry and wet. The air and water temperatures here fluctuate insignificantly - within a few degrees. Average annual temperature 26-28. The dry season is from December to April. From February to May it costs hot weather, with little or no rain. The wet season starts in May and ends in November. The largest number precipitation falls from June to August. However, the rains are short and cloudy days can even be said to provide a pleasant respite from the heat. To the south Vietnam is best to go on vacation from December to April. This period is considered the high season. For those who want to relax, the humid period is suitable. At this time, prices are much lower for both flights and hotels.

Resorts in the south of Vietnam.

Mui Ne.

The main south of Vietnam are Mui Ne, Vung Tau and Phu Quoc Island. Mui Ne is located about 200 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, near the town of Phan Thiet. The former fishing village has evolved over the past decades into one of best resorts Vietnam, and indeed throughout Southeast Asia. We can say that Mui Ne is a year-round resort. Along with Nha Trang, this is the most visited resort by Russian tourists. All restaurants here have a menu in Russian, and most of the signs are also in Russian.

The advantage is that all hotels are located on the coast (on the first line), in addition, there is a huge number of restaurants and bars. The disadvantages include the wind blowing throughout almost the whole year. But this is also a plus for amateurs. aquatic species sports. The resort is considered the best place for kiting lovers. There are kite schools along the entire coast. The best time to go kiting is from November to March. Sometimes when strong wind waves reach 4 meters in height. For lovers bathing holiday best to go to rest in Mui Ne from April to September. The sea at this time is calm and transparent.

Red dunes. Mui Ne.

Statue of Jesus in Vung Tau.

Vung Tau is a resort located just 128 km from Ho Chi Minh City, which has a very developed tourist infrastructure. This is one of the oldest resorts in the country. All along the coast are former villas of the Vietnamese nobility, now converted into restaurants and guesthouses. There are several beaches in Vung Tau: front, back and silk. There is also a small picturesque beach with the French name Rocher Noir. There is a huge statue of Jesus on the mountain above the city. Its height is 32 m and this statue of Jesus is very similar to the one standing in Rio. The disadvantages of the resort include the close proximity to oil-producing platforms, which is why the sea in Vung Tau cannot be called clean.

Beach on Phu Quoc Island.

Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand 45 km offshore and is the largest island in Vietnam. The island is 48 km long and 25 km wide. For a long time, the island was considered a disputed territory between Vietnam and Cambodia. The island is currently owned by Vietnam. This is perhaps the quietest and most beachfront of the Vietnamese resorts. The beaches stretch from the town of Duong Dong to the south and are built up with hotels along almost the entire length.

In 2008, the beaches of Fukuoka were recognized as the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. Time, when is the best time to relax in this Vietnamese the island is the period from October to March. The wet season is from April to September. There are practically no attractions in Fukuoka, but the nature is beautiful and often untouched. It is noteworthy that, unlike other regions of Vietnam, rice is not grown here. But black pepper is grown. Phu Quoc pepper export ranks first in the world. You can get to the island by plane from Ho Chi Minh City, or by bus and ferry from Ha Tien city.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is also located in the South of Vietnam and is certainly interesting for tourists. This is the most Big city Vietnam (population about 8 million). During the French rule and later from 1955 to 1975. Saigon was the capital of the country. At the end of the war with communist northern Vietnam, Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City. But locals keep calling it Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City is a young city - all historical buildings are dated no earlier than the 19th century. Sights mainly relate to the war period - these are the Kucha tunnels in the vicinity of the city and the War Museum. There is an international airport in Ho Chi Minh City, through which all tourists get to southern Vietnam. Therefore, it is convenient to travel from Ho Chi Minh City around the country, move to resorts or go on excursions. For example, to the Mekong Delta or Cambodia.

Resorts of central Vietnam.

In this part of the article, we will consider when is the best time to go to Vietnam to its central part.

The main resorts in the central part of Vietnam are Nha Trang and Da Nang. In addition, Dalat, Hue and Hoi An are certainly interesting for tourists to visit.

City beach in Nha Trang.

Nha Trang is located 450 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the north. You can get to Nha Trang either by bus (about 9-10 hours on the way) or by plane. There is an airport 25 km from the city. Nha Trang is perhaps the most popular resort among Russian tourists in Vietnam. Russian speech is heard everywhere, most of the signs are in Russian. And it's easier to communicate with the local Vietnamese in Russian than in English. Unlike Mui Ne, which is also popular with Russians, which looks more like a village, Nha Trang is a city with a well-developed infrastructure. A number of luxury hotels, including well-known international chains, stretch along the seven-kilometer sandy beach. And the rest of the city is very densely built up with hotels.

The beach in Nha Trang is very clean and well-groomed, like the whole city. The mountains here come close to the coast, so there is less rainfall than in other regions of the country and the likelihood of typhoons is minimal. Nha Trang is suitable for both a calm, beach holiday, and for amateurs. nightlife... There are many bars, nightclubs and discos here. It is also a diving paradise. Diving clubs in the city are literally at every step. At the same time, diving in Vietnam is the cheapest in the world. Nha Trang is known and as health resort... There is a clinic for mud therapy and mineral water treatment in the city. People come here to be treated for diseases of the joints, broncho-pulmonary and skin diseases. It's best to go to rest in Nha Trang from February to May. At this time there is no rain, the weather is clear and the sea is completely calm. Wet season from September to December. The rainiest months are November and December. During this time, the sea is usually cloudy, cool and stormy.

Hotels on the waterfront of Nha Trang.

View of the Danang embankment.

Da Nang is located 500 km north of Nha Trang. It is one of the largest port and industrial cities in Vietnam. In terms of population, it ranks fourth. Despite the developed tourist infrastructure, a large number of hotels and nice beaches(China Beach is recognized as one of the best in the country), the number of tourists coming to Da Nang is much less than in Nha Trang. Most travelers see Da Nang as a transit point when moving from north to south or vice versa. There are no signs in Russian, restaurants won't offer you Russian or even English menus. But this also has its advantages: the people are not spoiled by tourists, the prices are much lower than in Nha Trang and Mui Ne and, importantly, there is no hectic traffic on the roads. Moving around the city both on foot and on a rented motorbike is much more comfortable than in most other cities in Vietnam. The best time to relax in Da Nang from February to August.

View from the sea to Da Nang.

Imperial Citadel.

25 km south of Da Nang is the small town of Hoi An, standing on the banks of the Thubon River, a few kilometers from the sea coast. Hoi An is a city frozen in time. Nowhere else in Vietnam is there a place where the atmosphere of antiquity has been preserved so well. Currently, there are about 850 historical monuments in the city.

Covered Japanese bridge.

To the north of Da Nang is located ancient capital Vietnam - the city of Hue. Having miraculously survived the fierce fighting during the war, he still has not lost his romantic sophistication. From 1802 to 1945, Hue was the capital of Vietnam. During this time, thirteen generations of emperors of the Nguyen dynasty changed. In 1945, with the coming to power of Ho Chi Minh City, the capital was moved to Hanoi. The city has preserved a huge number of ancient buildings: palaces, pagodas, temples. The outskirts of the city are also full of impressive monuments. All this makes Hue one of the most visited cities in Vietnam.

About 150 km from Nha Trang, in the mountains at an altitude of about 1500 m is one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam - Dalat. Any tourist arriving in Dalat invariably has the feeling that this is Europe. This is felt both in the architecture and in the well-groomed, and in the general aura of the city. Dalat certainly has something to see. This and natural beauty: waterfalls, lakes, magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and cultural attractions. For example: Buddhist monastery, pagodas, Buddha statues.

In the evening, you will be pleased to sit in one of the many restaurants with Vietnamese and European cuisine. The city center is amazingly beautiful lake Xuan Huong, which is curved and surrounded by walking paths and a park. To the north-east of it are located central areas cities where most of the hotels and restaurants are concentrated. The road from Nha Trang to Dalat is worth a separate mention. About a third of the way is a serpentine mountain road with unforgettable views. The road is especially impressive when you ride along it on a motorbike and have the opportunity to stop at any convenient place and admire the surrounding nature.

North Vietnam.

Winter in North Vietnam is quite cool, in December and January the temperature can drop below 10 degrees. Summers are hot, sometimes even hotter than in the south. The landscape is mostly mountainous, a lot nature reserves and national parks... Snow often falls in mountainous areas, especially in the Sapa region. In the north of Vietnam is the capital and main administrative center of the country - Hanoi. Halong is the main resort in northern Vietnam.

Hanoi. Cathedral of Saint Joseph.

Halong Bay is the real gem of Vietnam. He is listed world heritage UNESCO. There are buses and trains from Hanoi to Halong, so it is not difficult to get there. More than 1,600 rocky islands are scattered throughout Halong Bay. The view of the bay is amazing at first sight and leaves no one indifferent.

Beach season in North Vietnam, in effect climatic features rather short. In winter, the water temperature drops to 15 degrees. Summer is very rainy. So best vacation in northern Vietnam from mid-March to the end of May and from September to October. At this time, there is little rain, it is warm and the sea warms up to 24-26 degrees.