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Vietnam Travel guide

Vietnam sticks with you because of the small, everyday things — egg coffee in a quiet Hanoi alley, the heat coming off the pavement in the south, the motorbikes in Saigon that never seem to stop, and the little dogs trotting around like they own the street.

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Highlights of Vietnam

Best time to visit Vietnam

Vietnam’s weather varies significantly by region. Northern Vietnam is best from October to April, with cool, dry conditions, though winters can be chilly. Central Vietnam enjoys warm, sunny weather from February to August, making it great for beaches. Southern Vietnam stays hot year-round, but the dry season (November to April) is the most pleasant.

South Vietnam
jan Weather icon 32°C 21°C
feb Weather icon 33°C 22°C
mar Weather icon 33°C 23°C
apr Weather icon 35°C 24°C
may Weather icon 34°C 25°C
jun Weather icon 32°C 24°C
jul Weather icon 32°C 24°C
aug Weather icon 32°C 24°C
sep Weather icon 31°C 24°C
oct Weather icon 31°C 23°C
nov Weather icon 31°C 22°C
dec Weather icon 31°C 21°C
Central Vietnam
jan Weather icon 25°C 18°C
feb Weather icon 26°C 19°C
mar Weather icon 28°C 21°C
apr Weather icon 30°C 23°C
may Weather icon 32°C 25°C
jun Weather icon 32°C 26°C
jul Weather icon 34°C 26°C
aug Weather icon 33°C 25°C
sep Weather icon 31°C 24°C
oct Weather icon 29°C 23°C
nov Weather icon 19°C 21°C
dec Weather icon 25°C 19°C
North Vietnam
jan Weather icon 20°C 10°C
feb Weather icon 21°C 13°C
mar Weather icon 24°C 16°C
apr Weather icon 28°C 20°C
may Weather icon 32°C 22°C
jun Weather icon 34°C 25°C
jul Weather icon 35°C 26°C
aug Weather icon 33°C 26°C
sep Weather icon 32°C 24°C
oct Weather icon 29°C 21°C
nov Weather icon 26°C 18°C
dec Weather icon 22°C 14°C

What to Know Before Visiting

Time Zone : GMT+7
Currency : Vietnamese Dong (100,000 DONG= 3.8 USD)
Plug Types : Type A & Type C (EU), 220V / 50hz
Tap Water : Not drinkable
Payment Habits : Cash + Card
Language : Vietnamese
English Level : Basic
Emergency Number : 112
Tipping : Not expected
Safety Level : Low risk

Traveling longer than 45 days? Get an E-visa

For many nationalities, Vietnam offers visa‑free entry for up to 45 days. After that, you must leave the country and re‑enter (a visa‑run). If you plan to stay longer than 45 days, it’s important to get an e‑visa in advance from the official Vietnamese government website.