Vietnam Vacation Season 2021: When is the Best Time to Go?

Share: the season in Vietnam, or when is it better to go to the land of rice and dragonfruit? In order not to get wet in an Asian way and sunbathe not childishly (within the normal range, of course).

The beginning and end of the season in Vietnam

If you are interested in the tourist season in Vietnam, do not rush to google "when to fly?" - the country is warm all year round, you can always knock out a place in the sun. But since the territory is elongated, it is better to consider not Vietnam as a whole, but a separate location. When the sun beats down in one corner, it rains in another Peter is resting.

Let's stipulate right away, in Vietnam it is customary to distinguish three climate zones:

✓ North (Hanoi, Halong, Sapa)
✓ Central part (Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An)
✓ South (Ho Chi Minh, Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc) - the most tourist

In the south, air and water temperatures do not fluctuate much. Average indicators: + 28 ° С for both parameters. There are many tourists all year round. The north is more contrasting by months. It is really cold in winter (below + 10 ° С in December and January). It is better to have a rest in this part of the country in summer.

When choosing a resort for a beach holiday, consider the presence of waves. In the south, in December-January, the sea warms up to + 27 ° С, but only Phu Quoc is suitable for a calm sailing. Other top spots this time of year are occupied by surfers - that's what the high season in Vietnam is for!

When is the best time to relax in Vietnam? Beach season in resorts

The weather in Vietnam is different, you can escape from everyday life for a week or two to its beaches in almost any brother-month, but it is important to choose the direction correctly. For example, Phu Quoc (south) will warm up in the Russian winter, and Hoi An (center) is more suitable for summer tanning.

So when to fly and where? To make it easier for you to navigate the vinaigrette of the seasons of Vietnam, we have made tips:

Services for finding cheap tours

Do you know how long to fly to Vietnam? 9 o'clock. The country itself is inexpensive, but the air tickets are hoo! As part of the tour, visiting Vietnam will be cheaper and more convenient.

We recommend services for finding great deals (they work with all leading tour operators):

• Travelata
• Level.Travel
• Onlinetours

Finding tours here is as easy as shelling pears. For example, to drive the same Phan Thiet into the search. When is the best time to go - you can decide by scrolling the line "price calendar". So, we caught a tour in January 2020 for 10 days from Moscow for 78,000 rubles. For comparison: just a flight for two will cost at least 68,000 rubles.

Season in Fukuoka

Phu Quoc Island is a hot tropical zone. It will not be possible to freeze here (no matter how hard you try), the heat is + 30 ° C on average. There are three seasons - each for its own connoisseur.

• High season
  Start: November
  End: March

During this period in Fukuoka the most relish is the ideal season for holidays in Vietnam and the best time for excursions. The sun is not hot (+ 29 ° С… + 30 ° С), precipitation is minimal. But let's face it, you will have to pay more for such conditions (hotels raise the price tag, the flight check also grows).

• Hot season
  Start: April
  End: June

The beach holiday is just as good as the season above. Only rains beginning in May can darken it. But among the pleasant bonuses are hotels that are getting cheaper.

• Wet season
  Start: July
  End: October

Warmly? Yes. But only a very lucky beach-goer will be lucky with the weather - long live the rainy season! Although there are exceptions when the sky does not shed a tear for several days - such is the roulette.

In summer and autumn, prices for tours to Phu Quoc drop significantly. So, the "seasonal" cost of a tour to Vietnam for two for 10 nights in 2021 - from 110,000 rubles. "Off-season" - already from 88,000 rubles!

Season in Nha Trang

On the beaches of Nha Trang even today / tomorrow / in six months. The holiday season is open both in winter and in summer, but the change of seasons is still felt.

• Low season
  Start: mid-October
  End: mid-December

This is a period of precipitation, strong winds and rough seas. This is not a swimming season, but surfing in Vietnamese Nha Trang is clearly a success. And also, from time to time typhoons O_O come, which significantly reduce the prices for vacations - in everything you need to look for your advantages. In between weather tantrums, you can sunbathe in the sun, quite.

• High season
  When does the season start? In January (for swimming - in March)
  Ends: in September

Rains? No, have not heard :) The most suitable time for a sun lounger and sunscreen (except for relatively cold January and February - the temperature can drop below + 20 ° C). But if the budget is limited, to save money, we advise you to buy a tour in advance - it is called "high" for a reason.

The beach season in Vietnam dictates its own conditions - a 10-night tour costs from 95,000 rubles. If you decide to "sacrifice" sunny days, in November you can fly for 65,000.

Vietnam Monthly Weather

We will tell you about the weather in Vietnam by months - everyone can determine the best for vacation for himself.

As you know, from December to May in Vietnam, not only the influx of tourists, but also the mango season. Where to go for vitamin C (which is so rich in juicy fruit), where the sea is warmer and the sun hotter?

Vietnam in December, January and February

Should I rush to Vietnam in winter: which month is better and where?

✓ South (Phu Quoc). Hot, dry, air temperature below + 30 ° C, or even higher. The average water temperature is + 26 ° C, precipitation is minimal - a kind of natural all inclusive program. Isn't it a location for a beach holiday in Vietnam? Especially in December on New Year's Eve

✓ Central part (Da Nang, Hoi An). In a word, comfortable. Air: + 25 ° C, the sea is not much different from it. But the concept of a full vacation in the sun in winter is inappropriate here; winds and waves will not allow you to calmly splash in the water

✓ North (Hanoi, Sapa). Monsoons drive the rainy season and chilly weather. The air temperature is + 17 ° C, but there are also abnormal for this time +30. The sea warms up, on average, also up to + 17 ° C. If the water in December is still favorable for a beach and bathing vacation (+ 22 ° C), then in January and February it is clearly chilly (walruses do not count)

For experienced tourists Phu Quoc = Vietnam. Season - from November to June, year-round calm sea and heat. Most of the resorts in the south (Nha Trang, Phanh Thiet, Mui Ne) disappoint beachgoers in winter. To swim without waves, sometimes you have to look for hard-to-reach locations. That time and money is expensive.

Vietnam in March, April and May

Vietnam in the spring will be appreciated by those who can hardly endure the intense heat. The air temperature does not exceed + 30 ° С. And you can swim along the entire coast of the South China Sea.

On South in March and April the weather is dry and hot. The sea is like fresh milk. But towards the end of spring, be prepared for showers (except for Nha Trang). central part even more comfortable in temperature, + 27 ° С. But it rains regularly here.

March north Vietnam is a bit chilly, especially for swimming. During the day + 22 ° С, and at night it is still "fresh". Although already in April you can splash in the sea as much as you like. And only in May - an excess of precipitation, often early in the morning or late at night (in principle, rest is not a hindrance).

The best time to travel along the coast is April. Everywhere it is relatively dry, warm, the sea allows swimming. In the spring, when it is cold in most regions of Russia, going on a tour of hot Vietnam is the very thing!

When is the rainy season in Vietnam?

Continuing to get acquainted with the seasons in Vietnam by month, or when to expect precipitation?

Vietnam in summer (June, July, August)

Everything that is described below does not apply to the resort of Nha Trang 🙂 There the season is in full swing!

Already somewhere in May-June, monsoons come to the country, and with them heat (over + 35 ° C) and moisture - to the question of why Vietnam in summer is associated with the rainy season.

In the south and north, in July and August - rain with a wall. It's hot and very stuffy. At the end of summer, the water heats up to + 29 ° C, and the air is even higher. Only central part boasts a relatively dry summer climate, air temperature + 30 ° С, sea + 28 ° С. But already August significantly spoils the picture with the season of typhoons and bad weather.

Vietnam in September and October and November

If we talk about Vietnam in the fall, then everything is not so simple. The easiest way to navigate is the colored plate at the beginning of the text.

In September in the northern part countries the rainy season is coming to an end, while in the south and center they are in full swing, and the storm is an essential attribute. However, the heat keeps under + 30 ° С.

In October-early November, the weather settles in all regions. In addition to the center and Nha Trang, this is the peak of the rainy season. And the last autumn month is held under the slogan "Winter is coming": the air temperature in November can drop to + 16 ° С.

Our tips and advice

Is it possible to save money on a vacation in an Asian country, and is the rainy season in Vietnam as bad as it is portrayed?

When is the cheapest time to travel to Vietnam?

✓ Reviews from tourists and Travelata suggest that the best month in Vietnam for a cheap vacation in 2021 is September and December. See our article about the countries where you can go now (there we update the entry rules). It will be possible to have a rest for two for (only!) 65,000 rubles per week. And before the October showers, you can have time to sunbathe

✓ When is it better to go on vacation to Vietnam if the program includes excursions? It is believed that during the dry season - from January to April

✓ Read our article about prices in Vietnam

In case you still choose the wet season, precipitation from the cultural part is not a hindrance. The only difference: you will be visiting colonial palaces with a raincoat, which, by the way, will be given out on the spot for free. But isn’t it more tiring - to indulge in historical places under the exhausting sun?

Is it worth buying a tour out of season?

Although the off-season in Vietnam is not the most predictable phenomenon, it is still much cheaper. If you're lucky, you can save up to 60%, or even 70% on vacation.

Is the weather scary? Vietnamese rains are short and relatively warm. The sea is disturbing, but there are islands calm on the waves where you can swim (Phu Quoc). Should I go? If you are not planning a vacation with children, then why not. In any case, it's up to you. But whoever does not risk it, as you know, is left without champagne! 🙂