The best time to visit Vietnam, by region
There is no single best season — Vietnam runs three climate zones at once, and the month that is perfect in the north can be flooding the central coast. Pick your region for the honest, month-by-month verdict.
Ha Giang
The best time to visit Ha Giang is March–April and October–November; avoid June–August.
Go: March–AprilGo: October–NovemberAvoid: June–AugustSapa
The best time to visit Sapa is April–May and September–October; avoid July–August.
Go: April–MayGo: September–OctoberAvoid: July–AugustHoi An & central coast
The best time to visit Hoi An & central coast is March–May; avoid October–November.
Go: March–MayAvoid: October–NovemberHanoi & the north
The best time to visit Hanoi & the north is April and September–November; avoid July–August.
Go: AprilGo: September–NovemberAvoid: July–AugustHCMC & the south
The best time to visit HCMC & the south is December–March; avoid September–October.
Go: December–MarchAvoid: September–October