Being over 1, 600km long, Vietnam experiences some distinct climatic variations

Northern Vietnam has two distinct seasons - hot and wet summers and cool and dry winters.

Coastal areas are more temperate than the sticky south (although they do experience high rainfall), while the Central Highlands are pleasantly cooler.

Southern Vietnam - is fairly consistently hot and humid all year round. Carry a lightweight jumper as it can be breeze or chillingly cold while aboard junk.

 

 

Northern Vietnam	Temperature	Rainfall
Summer (May - October)	24 - 33oC	238mm
Winter (November - April)	16 - 23oC	41mm

 

North Vietnam has two main seasons - the hot and rainy summer and the cool and dry winter.

Summer is hot and humid, especially inland, which is not touched by cool coastal breezes. Tropical rain showers and the occasional typhoon are also possibilities - light clothes and an umbrella are recommended.

It remains fairly dry up until late February/March, when it starts to drizzle almost constantly and waterproofs become a necessity. Warm clothes are a must during the cool months, especially when travelling in the hill areas.
Although temperatures can drop unexpectedly between December and February, it can be a good time to explore the sights as days are cool and rainfall is limited. It is also a safer time to visit the hill tribe region avoiding mosquito related problems - although temperatures can fall to freezing in these elevated areas.