Vietnam is a country with 2000+ miles of coastline with different weather systems due to the country’s length. In winter from Dec to Feb, it is quite chill in the North even snow in the mountainous far north while the Southern beaches enjoy sunshine. However, at certain times of the year, some parts of the country are affected by unpredictable tropical storms and which may cause flooding.
Best time to get a Vietnam beach holiday
Vietnam is a country with 2000+ miles of coastline with different weather systems due to the country’s length. In winter from Dec to Feb, it is quite chill in the North even snow in the mountainous far north while the Southern beaches enjoy sunshine. However, at certain times of the year, some parts of the country are affected by unpredictable tropical storms and which may cause flooding.
Halong bay:
SepNov & Feb-Jun: water is warm and temperature is pleasant.
JulAug: rainy season and often see tropical storms which may render cancellation of the cruise
DecJan: Cold, monsoon and foggy
Da Nang & Hoi An:
FebMay: dry, sunny and cool weather
JunAug: hot, calm sea, ideal for diving
SepJan: rainy season, strong waves, storm & flood in Hoi An sometimes especially Nov & Dec
Nha Trang/Cam Ranh:
FebMay: pleasant weather and warm water
JunSep: humid and hot. Suitable for diving
OctJan: rainy season, storms sometimes during Oct-Dec
Mui Ne:
DecApr: blue sky and nice breeze
MayJul: sunny through shower sometimes, high humidity