Vietnam
Vietnam Travel Guide
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An lanterns, and street food a compact first-timer guide for North to Central Vietnam.
Vietnam
Vietnam Travel Guide
Live weather
Hanoi
26°C
Drizzle
Humidity 98%Wind 10 km/h
Typical climate
Tropical monsoon climate. North Vietnam has cooler winters; central coast is great for beach towns; south stays warm year-round.
Map
Hanoi
Best time to visit
- Nov–Apr: drier months in the north and central coast.
- Feb–Apr: pleasant across Hanoi, Ha Long, and Hoi An.
- May–Oct: hotter with rain spells -fewer crowds, lush scenery.
Temperature ranges
North Nov–Mar
15–25°C
Cool Hanoi evenings.
Central coast
22–32°C
Beach-friendly.
Summer
28–35°C
Humid with showers.
Clothing suggestions
- Light cotton by day; thin layer for Hanoi in winter.
- Modest cover-up for temples and pagodas.
- Comfortable walking shoes for old quarters.
- Rain jacket in shoulder/monsoon weeks.
Packing essentials
- eSIM or local SIM for Grab and maps.
- Universal adapter (Type A/C mix).
- Reusable bottle; street food is a highlight.
- Small USD/VND cash for markets and tips.
Top attractions
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise.
- Hanoi Old Quarter and street food alleys.
- Hoi An ancient town lantern nights.
- Da Nang + Marble Mountains day trip.
- Sapa or Ninh Binh for karst landscapes.