Eight regions, twelve months. Compare temperature and rain, discover the seasons, and check your destination’s forecast.
Reference stations, not averages for an entire area. Read each region’s explanation.
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.
Cool and relatively dry
Pack warm layers for Sa Pa; mist can affect views and mountain roads.
All months & forecast ↗Hanoi · 1991–2020
Cool and relatively dry
Cooler days and nights. Low rain totals do not exclude drizzle or grey skies.
All months & forecast ↗Hue · 1991–2020
Wet coastal month
Cooler conditions with substantial rainfall remaining. Allow for museums and covered stops.
All months & forecast ↗Da Nang · 1991–2020
Transition month
Cooler than summer, with rain still possible. Beach conditions vary by day.
All months & forecast ↗Nha Trang · 1991–2020
Transition month
Rain decreases compared with December; sea conditions remain separate from monthly averages.
All months & forecast ↗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Historical reference series from a JICA report (1964–1998).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.
Cool and relatively dry
Historically relatively dry, with cool mornings and evenings. Bring a warmer layer.
All months & forecast ↗Ho Chi Minh City · 1991–2020
Relatively dry
One of the drier months. Plan city walks with shade and water breaks.
All months & forecast ↗Phu Quoc · 1991–2020
Relatively dry
Relatively little rain. Still check wind, waves and local advice before a boat day.
All months & forecast ↗Markers show representative destinations, not official regional boundaries.
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There is no perfect month for every region. March and April can offer a useful compromise for a north-to-south route, but the mountains, central coast and southern islands each need their own consideration.
No. Monthly totals do not show how rain is distributed through a day. Intense showers can bring many millimetres; prolonged rain is also possible. Use a forecast for your actual travel day.
Vietnam’s official NCHMF weather service ↗
Climate tables are not warnings for storms, flooding or sea conditions. Follow local instructions.