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Best Time to Visit Vietnam

Asia · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & dry
Temperature24–33°C
CrowdsMedium
PricesBudget

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprGood
MayGood
JunAvoid
JulAvoid
AugAvoid
SepAvoid
OctGood
NovGood
DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryMarchDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

AprilMayOctoberNovember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JuneJulyAugustSeptember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

January–March is ideal for Hanoi, Hội An and beaches; south stays drier all winter.

Vietnam is great for:BeachesCultureBudget

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