North to south, month by month
Vietnam is 1,650 km long. Plan it region by region.
Daily local insight from a team based in Vietnam: when to go, where, and what's worth your days.
When are you going?
Pick a month to see which regions are dry, which are so-so, and which to skip.
November: the north is lovely, the south dries out.
One country, three climates
North, centre and south run on different calendars
North Vietnam
Real seasons: cool grey winters, hot stormy summers. Mountain nights can drop near 0°C.
Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
Hanoi · Ha Long · Ninh Binh · Sapa · Ha Giang
Central Vietnam
Its rainy season runs opposite to the rest, Sept to Dec. Plenty of dry days, but big storms can flood.
Best: Feb–Aug
Hue · Da Nang · Hoi An · Phong Nha · Nha Trang
South Vietnam
Two seasons, no winter. 32–35°C all year; rain comes as short afternoon storms.
Best: Dec–Apr
Ho Chi Minh City · Mekong · Phu Quoc · Da Lat
Plan around what you love
Each one tells you where to go and the best weeks for it.
Rice terraces
Gold from mid-Sept to early Oct in Mu Cang Chai and Sapa.
18 guides
Beaches & islands
South Dec–Apr, central coast Feb–Aug.
22 guides
Motorbike routes
The Ha Giang loop is best Sept–Nov.
11 guides
Photography
Golden terraces, Ha Long at sunrise, Hoi An lanterns.
109 guides
Caves & adventure
Son Doong expeditions run Jan–Aug only.
15 guides
Food & street food
Pho, bun bo, banh mi and egg coffee, city by city.
26 guides
Short on time? Start here
7days One week in Vietnam Hanoi → Ha Long → Hoi An 10days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City The full country, north to south 14days Two weeks, best of north to south Adds Sapa or Ninh Binh and the MekongFresh from the team
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Made by a local team
Led by Jack Ng, who grew up in Vietnam and lived abroadWe're a young Vietnamese team spread across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hoi An. Our guides are tested on the ground and updated when things change.
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Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?
Many nationalities are exempt; others apply for an e-visa online. Check your eligibility →
What's the best month to visit?
March or April for the whole country in one trip.
Do I need a health declaration form?
Not at the moment.