Vietnam in February
Compare the regions before choosing your route. These are long-term climate references; actual weather can differ.
Northern mountains
Cool and relatively drySon La rainfall is relatively low, but cold and mist remain possible at altitude.
Son La · 1991–2020. Figures are for Son La at 675 m, not Sa Pa at around 1,500 m. Higher areas are considerably colder; use this station only to illustrate regional seasonal patterns.
Annual table & sources ↗Northern lowlands & bays
Cool and relatively dryStill cool; bring an extra layer and do not expect guaranteed beach weather on the northern coast.
Hanoi · 1991–2020. Hanoi represents the northern lowlands. Ha Long Bay has its own coastal and marine conditions; these figures are not boating advice.
Annual table & sources ↗Huế & north-central coast
Relatively dryRainfall drops sharply from the winter peak. A relatively mild period for heritage visits.
Hue · 1991–2020.
Annual table & sources ↗Đà Nẵng & Hội An
Relatively dryThe driest month in the Da Nang series. Still check sea conditions each day.
Da Nang · 1991–2020. Da Nang is the coastal reference, not a station in central Hoi An. Local rainfall and flooding can differ.
Annual table & sources ↗South-central coast
Relatively dryThe driest monthly normal. Appealing for coastal plans, subject to actual weather.
Nha Trang · 1991–2020.
Annual table & sources ↗Central highlands
Cool and relatively dryA relatively dry historical month. Useful for planning countryside visits, subject to local conditions.
Da Lat · 1964–1998. Historical reference series from a JICA report (1964–1998). This is an older period than the other tables; do not compare the figures as same-period climate normals.
Annual table & sources ↗Southern mainland & Mekong Delta
Relatively dryThe lowest monthly rainfall in this series. The dry season remains warm.
Ho Chi Minh City · 1991–2020. City reference; rainfall can differ elsewhere in the Mekong Delta. Rain days mean at least 0.1 mm, not a full day of rain.
Annual table & sources ↗Phú Quốc & southwestern islands
Relatively dryThe driest monthly normal. An appealing period for beach plans, without a weather guarantee.
Phu Quoc · 1991–2020. Do not apply this island series to Con Dao or all southern beaches. Wind, waves and local advice determine whether boating and swimming are suitable.
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