Best time to visit Vietnam

You may not want to come to Hanoi during this time because it's so gnome. Gnome is a phenomenon when everything in your house wets due to high humidity. Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel. If you're new here, hi, my name is Van, I'm Vietnamese and I love sharing food, culture, and hidden gems in Vietnam. First of all, let me start this video with a very good news, is that Vietnam will fully reopen for international tourism from March 15, 2022. I'm gonna make a video about all the requirements that you need to enter Vietnam, so don't forget to subscribe to my channel and turn on the bell so you'll be notified for that. Also, if you plan on visiting Vietnam soon but you don't know where to start, you can fill out the form in the description below so I can help you acquire the right visas and other services here. Alright, so Vietnam is opening soon, that's really exciting. But when is the best time to visit? This is the most common question that I have received from you, and in today's video, I'm gonna answer that question based on the seasons from northern, central, and southern parts of Vietnam. Keep in mind that weather is unpredictable, and with all the uncertainties right now, many seasonal events will be postponed. But I will try my best to list out all the popular destinations from each region and when is the best time to visit them. Alright, let's get started. If you plan on visiting cities in northern Vietnam such as Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa, Ha Giang, etc, the best time to visit these cities will be from April to June or September to December. During this time, the weather is perfect. You expect to enjoy clear skies and pleasant weather. At the times of the year, like from January to April, you can still see beautiful flowers bloom up north and many cultural festivals, such as the Huong Festival in Hanoi, Linh Festival in Bắc Ninh, and Hung King Festival in Phú Thọ. Especially, Vietnamese will celebrate Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, from late January or early February, so springtime would be the best time for whoever wants to explore the culture in northern Vietnam. However, you may not want to come to Hanoi during this time because it's so gnome. Gnome is a phenomenon when everything in your house wets due to high humidity. This happens especially in the northern part of Vietnam, somewhere from February to April, when the humidity level is up to 90% or more. You're gonna notice your clothes are half dry and half damp, your mirror is foggy, and your floor turns into a pool of humidity that even The summer months of June, July, and August are the hottest months, and in the daytime, the temperature can go up to 40 degrees in Celsius. So don't forget to bring your sunscreen and your mosquito repellent because it's super hot and humid during this time of the year. From August to November is the perfect time to visit the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi, and it's where I was born too. Fall in Hanoi is absolutely romantic with perfect weather, fragrant blackboard trees, and young rice season. Early October is also lovely to see all the rice patties turn into golden just before harvest in Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Ha Giang. Late December until March, it may dip down below zero Celsius, and you may see snow in the mountainous areas in But yeah, who would guess that it snows in a tropical country like Vietnam, right? Before moving on to the central region of Vietnam, let me shout out to our sponsor for this video today, Skillshare. Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creators. 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Keep in mind that central Vietnam has been heavily affected by storms and flooding from September to November, so you should be careful while traveling during this time. However, the weather is much drier and cooler from November to April, and March is an excellent time for you to visit Hội An when the fields, soothing greens, and bougainvillea glabra flowers flourish on the streets. Nha Trang and Đà Nẵng are the most popular beach cities for tourists, so the peak season will be from June to August, but if you are flexible, I would suggest the best time to go is from February to May because it's during the dry season and you can enjoy the blue, clear sky, pleasant weather with low humidity, and also you can avoid the crowds. One of my favorite cities which is nestled in the central highlands of Vietnam is Đà Lạt. The air in Đà Lạt is always fresh and crisp. The mountains provide consistent cool temperatures and pleasant breeze, plus the scenery is breathtaking. I did a whole video about hunting clouds in Đà Lạt so I'll leave the link below so you can check it out right there. Đà Lạt's rainy season is from April to October. Temperatures are generally consistent in Đà Lạt with lows of 20 degrees in January and highs of 30 degrees in July. Ooh, I feel like a professional weather broadcaster right now. Last but not least, if you love both vibrant urban energy and mellow countryside, you cannot skip the southern part of Vietnam. The most popular destinations are Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao, Can Tho, and Phu Quoc. South Vietnam will have two seasons. Dry season will start from November to April and wet season will be from May to October. Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon, has a consistent temperature year-round. The temperatures are normally around 25 to 30 degrees in Celsius. The island of Phu Quoc has some of Vietnam's best beaches and promises balmy weather year-round. However, you might want to avoid visiting Phu Quoc during the rainy season from July to September because during these months, some storms roll through making ferrying dangerous and the beaches are less than ideal. Can Tho is the biggest city of the Mekong Delta and it has beautiful climate all year round. I would suggest you go visit Can Tho from April to August if you want to enjoy countless tropical fruits such as rambutans, guavas, mangoes, and durians. If you want to visit the floating markets with colorful boats and delicious noodles served on the river like Gordon Ramsay, you definitely should come from September to November because during this time they have the most beautiful scenery with exotic produce. I hope I have covered pretty much everything that you need to know in terms of weather and I hope it's helpful for you. And if it is, don't forget to subscribe to my channel, like it, and comment below the word amazing so I know to keep pushing this type of content. Last but not least, if you want to support my channel, don't forget to check out my merch. I also put that in the description below as well. Thank you everyone for watching and I hope to see you in Vietnam soon. Bye!