Best time to visit Vietnam

The best time to visit Vietnam is Wet months (May–Sep), based on recorded weather, crowd and price levels. 4 seasons are compared below with their weather, crowds and prices so you can choose dates that suit your trip.

How we calculate costs

Central dry season
February – August
Hot and dry in Hoi An and Da Nang; typhoons possible from September.
Crowds: high
Prices: high
Wet months
May – September
Afternoon rain in the south, heavy rain in the centre from September.
Crowds: low
Prices: low
North dry season
October – April
Cool and dry in Hanoi and Ha Long; cold in the far north mountains.
Crowds: high
Prices: medium
South dry season
December – April
Dry and hot in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.
Crowds: high
Prices: medium

Vietnam best time to visit FAQ

What is the cheapest time to visit Vietnam?

Prices in Vietnam are recorded as lowest during Wet months (May–Sep).

When is Vietnam least crowded?

Crowds in Vietnam are recorded as lowest during Wet months (May–Sep).

When is peak season in Vietnam?

Peak crowds or prices in Vietnam are recorded during Central dry season (Feb–Aug) and North dry season (Oct–Apr) and South dry season (Dec–Apr).