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Best time to visit Vietnam
Vietnam, which is now attracting more and more visitors, is a tropical country with a typical monsoon climate. Most of the country has one rainy season from May to September when humidity is at its highest and conditions can be sultry and oppressive.- Best time to visit
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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Vietnam. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
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- Can Tho
- Cao Bang
- Con Dao Island
- Da Nang
- Dalat
- Ha Long Bay
- Haiphong
- Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Hoi An
- Hue
- Mai Chau
- Mui Ne
- Nha Trang
- Phan Thiet
- Phu Quoc Island
- Qui Nhon
- Sapa
- Vung Tau
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
The best time to visit Vietnam (Hanoi) is November based on the following average weather conditions.
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- Mar
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- Jul33
- Aug32
- Sep31
- Oct
29 - Nov
25 - Dec22
Which is the hottest month in Vietnam?
The hottest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with extreme heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Vietnam?
In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Hanoi, Vietnam with 297mm on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Vietnam?
The sunniest time of year in Hanoi, Vietnam is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 48% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.
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The weather guide for Vietnam (Hanoi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Vietnam weather overview
Outside of the rainy season months, much of Vietnam is virtually dry. Exceptions to this are parts of the central highlands which experience most of their rain between September and January.
The south of Vietnam is warmest and sunniest during the dry winter months. In the north, there is very little sun and cold fronts blowing in from China reduce temperatures.
What to pack for Vietnam weather
Take light clothing, rainwear during the monsoon season and warmer clothing if you are going north or up into the mountains during the winter.
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