REVEAL: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL IN VIETNAM?

If you’ve ever been to Vietnam at least once, you will definitely not forget the passionate and intense taste of delicious food and fresh flower, the overwhelming beauty of nature and the idyllic, friendly people. With the territory length of nearly 1750 kilometers and the differentiation of the terrain, the climate of Vietnam also changed when moving from North to South. Therefore, whether you travel to Vietnam at any time of the year, there will always be at least one place worth visiting.

So, it will be difficult to determine an accurate answer to the question “When is the best time to travel in Vietnam“. The correct answer will depend on your destination and favorite tourism activities.

To help you easily choose the best time to travel in Vietnam and have a memorable holiday, Smile Travel Co., Ltd will provide the details in the article below.

1. Summary of Vietnam tourist seasons by the number of tourists

According to the research of international tourism experts, Vietnam has three tourist seasons of the year, including peak season,transition season and low season. Because of the difference in climate and landscape, the tourist seasons in each region have a certain difference. Specific details will be mentioned in the following table.

	The Northern Vietnam	The Central Vietnam	The Southern Vietnam
Peak Season	September to November, March and April	April to August	October to April next year
Transition Season	December to February next year, April to August	September to March next year	September to December
Low Season	May to October	September to May next year	May to September

What Are the Pros and Cons of Visiting Vietnam in Each Season?

Regardless of the region, traveling in the peak or low season has similar advantages and disadvantages. Knowing this content will help visitors easily choose the best time to travel in Vietnam according to their preferences, needs and budget.

The following table will briefly present the advantages and disadvantages of traveling to Vietnam in the peak and low tourist seasons.

	Peak Season	Low Season
Pros	Temperate and pleasant weather, suitable for sightseeing and exploring destinations. Can participate in many interesting activities at the destination (local festivals, cultural events, tourism festivals, food festivals, …)  All travel services are available and in the best condition to serve visitors. The bustling and fun atmosphere	Sightseeing places, vehicles and accommodation services are less crowded. Cheaper cost. Many excellent promotion programs and discounts to boost demand tourism.  Quiet atmosphere, suitable for tourists traveling to relax.
Cons	The price is more expensive than other times. Crowded and noisy environment, not suitable for people who want to relax. There may be traffic jams and long queues. If there is no plan and preparation in advance, you may have difficulty booking tickets, air tickets and searching for accommodation.	Unstable weather, can block vision and make it difficult for moving and sightseeing. Some places may occur storms, floods, affecting road, rail and air traffic. Few tourists, can make you feel bored and group tours can be canceled due to lack of tourists.

2. The way to choose the best time to travel to Vietnam

As mentioned, to choose the best time to travel in Vietnam, you need to determine the exact destination and preferences, as well as your budget. Here are the best suggestions for traveling to Vietnam based on some common needs of foreign tourists when coming here.

2.1 The best time to travel in Vietnam to avoid crowded

The best time to travel in Vietnam for tourists hate crowded is usually the transition season or the low season of this country’s tourism. Because Vietnam has a different peak tourist season in each region, at the same moment, you can still find places where is quiet to stay away from the noisy.

Specifically, the best time to travel to Vietnam for travelers who like quiet is:

• The North: May to October
• The Central: September – May next year
• The South: May – September

Traveling at this time will give you a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, such as enjoying a bowl of pho or egg coffee on a sidewalk plastic chair. However, gloomy rains can hinder your plan, such as the long -distance hiking in Sapa, going on a cruise on Ha Long Bay or walking in the Hoi An ancient town – the experiences that you will not want to miss when coming to Vietnam.

In addition to choosing the best time to travel in Vietnam, visitors want to avoid crowded can choose less crowded destinations, such as Ban Gioc Waterfall, cave system in Quang Binh or anywhere else. Because tourists are still relatively little, these locations still retain their peace.

2.2 When is the best time to travel in Vietnam to enjoy the ideal weather?

Similar to the above, the climate of Vietnam has a differentiation from North to South. Therefore, whether you come to Vietnam at any time, you can always choose a place with favorable weather. So, it is difficult to find an accurate answer to the question “When is the best time to travel in Vietnam“. Because, the answer will fit one or several specific locations you want to go.

For example:

If you want to travel to Ho Chi Minh City, you should go in the dry season, around December to April next year. If you love the ancient and modern Hanoi, you should also choose the months having no or less rain and pleasant weather like autumn (August to October) or March and April. If you want to travel to the sea and enjoy the golden sunlight in Hoi An or Nha Trang, the best time to travel in Vietnam is April to August.

2.3 The best time to travel to Vietnam at lower prices

One of the reasons why Vietnam has become a destination chosen by many international tourists is affordable. That’s right. The price of tourism services here is affordable all year round, even much cheaper than other countries in the region, although the service quality is not inferior.

In Vietnam, you can easily find delicious street food with reasonable prices or comfortable hotels suitable for all budgets. However, to hunt for flights and rooms at the best price, you should avoid traveling Vietnam in the peak season. Although at this time, the price of these services increased but not much. The problem is that it will be difficult to place the service due to the sudden increase in the number of tourists.

In short, the best time to travel in Vietnam for tourists who want to save costs is any time of the year, but it is best to should avoid the peak tourist season.

2.4 The best time to travel in Sapa

Sapa is one of the most popular destinations of foreigners when coming to Vietnam. This place impresses with the green terraced fields, majestic mountains and fresh air. So, when is the best time to travel in Sapa?

Each season of the year, Sapa has different beauty. Therefore, the correct answer for those who love Sapa is your hobby. If you love the yellow of ripe rice, August to September is the best time to travel in Vietnam. At this time, the lush green hillside were wearing shiny yellow of ripe rice. On the contrary, if you want to experience trekking in Sapa, you should come here in September to November or March and April. And visitors who like snow and want to experience hunting in Sapa? December to February next year will be the best time to travel to Vietnam.

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>> Sapa Tour – A Land With Temperate Climate And Friendly People

2.5 The best time to visit Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay owns magnificent limestone blocks and green water surface, is one of the leading tourist destinations in Vietnam. Besides the price, accommodation and sightseeing location, tourists love Ha Long Bay will surely wonder “When is the best time to travel in Vietnam?”.

In fact, March, April, October and November are the ideal times to come to Ha Long Bay. The weather in these months is often warm, pleasant, with golden sunshine and not too hot. This is not a peak season, so it will help you avoid crowded and have better prices. In particular, you can row kayaking on the quiet water and climb mountains on Cat Ba Island in peace. The scuba diving experiences with a breathing tube or oxygen cylinder are still organized regularly.

In addition to the best time to travel in Vietnam, you can choose a cruise schedule that is less common or organized at night to avoid crowded. Traveling Lan Ha Bay instead of Ha Long Bay is also an ideal choice in this case. This place also has the same beautiful scenery as Ha Long Bay and often less crowded. So, tourists can admire the natural scenery in the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

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>> Halong Tour: Exploring The Nature and Famous Destinations

3. The time is less ideal for traveling to Vietnam – The weather is bad

So you have been suggested about the best time to travel in Vietnam. In this section, let’s learn about some less ideal times to travel to Vietnam.

First, you should limit going in the rainy season. Of course, this depends on the location you will go. Overall, avoid the time when there is rain and monsoon because the rain will often be intense, prolonged and very wet, especially if you are going to travel Sapa or go on the cruise on Ha Long Bay.

However, Vietnam still has suitable places to visit in the rain, such as the museum, ancient temple, Imperial City of Hue, etc. In addition, because the rainy season is often a low tourist season, so the cost is also cheaper. If you decide to travel in the rainy season, you should have flexible plans and consider possible situations, it is best not to go on heavy rainy days.

Secondly, the Lunar New Year – the traditional Tet of Vietnam, is also the time you should avoid traveling. Because, many places, the store will close about a week to celebrate. At this time, the price will also be higher due to Tet surcharges. Therefore, you may have difficulty using travel services, especially with good prices.

If you love the festive atmosphere and want to experience Tet in Vietnam, the best time to travel in Vietnam is before or immediately after Tet. Spring trips, festivals in localities often take place about a month before Tet and can last until the end of March of the lunar calendar. Naturally, this also depends on customs in each locality. So, learn carefully about where you plan to go before planning.

In general, you can travel to Vietnam in any season of the year, depending on your preferences and budget. Because, the climate of Vietnam has a clear difference between regions, beautiful landscapes and landscapes that also stretch throughout the country. Therefore, it is not difficult for you to find the ideal destination at any time. So, the problem is not the best time to travel in Vietnam but what you like and the activity you want to participate in. If you have favorite destinations, you can contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd to design a private tour and have an interesting journey.

Collected and written by: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)

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