Best time to visit Vietnam
The best time to visit Vietnam is January to March, when its 14 destinations average 83/100 for climate comfort — September is the weakest month, at 59/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 14 Vietnam destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vietnam climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80 | 23.9°C | 74 mm | Dalat 93 |
| February | 83 | 25.5°C | 46 mm | Dalat 96 |
| March | 80 | 28°C | 59 mm | Nha Trang 91 |
| April | 75 | 29.4°C | 99 mm | Nha Trang 88 |
| May | 67 | 30.8°C | 183 mm | Mui Ne 84 |
| June | 65 | 31.5°C | 171 mm | Da Nang 83 |
| July | 64 | 31°C | 198 mm | Mui Ne 83 |
| August | 61 | 30.5°C | 265 mm | Mui Ne 83 |
| September | 59 | 29.2°C | 304 mm | Mui Ne 80 |
| October | 63 | 27.4°C | 377 mm | Sapa 80 |
| November | 70 | 26.3°C | 211 mm | Sapa 89 |
| December | 77 | 24.1°C | 111 mm | Dalat 91 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Vietnam destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
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Vietnam — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
- January to March. Across Vietnam's 14 destinations, February averages 83/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 25.5°C and 46 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Vietnam?
- September, averaging 59/100 — mean highs of 29.2°C and 304 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Vietnam?
- June, with mean daily highs of 31.5°C averaged across 14 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Vietnam?
- October, averaging 377 mm of rain.