Best time to visit
Best time to visit Vietnam
Our pick: March and AprilBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Feb, Aug.
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Vietnam has three climates. Ho Chi Minh City and the south are dry from December to April; Hanoi is cool from December to February; and the centre, around Hoi An, can flood in October and November.
Month by month in Ho Chi Minh City
- J26°
- F28°
- M30°
- A31°
- M29°
- J27°
- J27°
- A27°
- S26°
- O26°
- N26°
- D26°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Tết, the Lunar New Year in late January or February, closes many businesses for a week and fills transport.
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Questions people ask
Is there a good time to visit all of Vietnam?
Spring, from March to April, is a fair compromise for a north-to-south trip, with mostly dry weather everywhere.
What is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
April, averaging 31°C. The coolest is January, at 26°C.
When is peak season in Vietnam?
Dec–Feb, Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov.