Best time to visit Vietnam
March to May and September to November (shoulder seasons) offer best value and balanced weather. October-April is high season with favorable weather but higher prices.
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Jan: peak
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Feb: peak
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Mar: peak
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Apr: shoulder
May
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May: off
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Jun: off
Jul
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Jul: off
Aug
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Aug: off
Sep
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Sep: off
Oct
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Oct: shoulder
Nov
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Nov: peak
Dec
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Dec: peak
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Events & Festivals
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Lunar New Year
Jan โ Jan
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Tet New Year
Jan โ Feb
Vietnam's most important festival celebrates the lunar new year with family reunions, ancestral offerings, and vibrant street celebrations lasting up to two weeks. Homes are decorated with peach blossoms and kumquat trees, and the night sky lights up with spectacular fireworks over major cities.
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Hoi An Lantern Festival
Jan โ Dec
On the 14th day of each lunar month, Hoi An's ancient town turns off its electric lights and glows entirely by the light of hundreds of colorful silk lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. The monthly festival preserves a tradition dating back centuries and creates an enchanting atmosphere throughout the UNESCO heritage town.
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Da Nang Fireworks Festival
Jun โ Jun
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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Sep โ Oct
Vietnam's beloved Tet Trung Thu fills the streets with colorful lantern processions, mooncakes, and dragon dances celebrating the harvest moon. Children carry star-shaped lanterns through the streets while lion dancers perform to ward off evil spirits.
ยท Off Season
Ha Long Bay & Ninh Binh: Northern Vietnam 7-Day Itinerary
7-day Northern Vietnam itinerary: Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay overnight cruise & Ninh Binh karst landscapes. Budget tips, food guide, and visa info included.
Street Food and Hidden Temples: Vietnam's Authentic Soul
Vietnam Street Food Guide: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City & Hoi An (2026)
Complete Vietnam street food guide 2026: pho & bun cha in Hanoi, banh mi & com tam in Saigon, cao lau & white rose dumplings in Hoi An. Best stalls, prices & food safety tips.
At a Glance
Climate
Diverse climate across regions: North (subtropical with cool winters and hot summers), Central (tropical with intense heat and heavy rains), South (tropical, warm and humid year-round, minima
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND). Small vendors and street food accept cash primarily. Widespread ATMs in major cities. Banks and gold shops offer better exchange rates than airports.
Language
Vietnamese (official, Austroasiatic language), English (50%+ of population speak English; compulsory in schools; widely used in business and tourism), 110+ languages total including Tay, Hmon
Visa
Visa-free for Chinese passport holders (30 days, since 2024). Requirements: passport (6+ months validity), return ticket. For longer stays, apply for e-Visa (90 days, 25 USD) via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.
Budget / day
Budget: USD 20
Mid: USD 60
Comfort: USD 180
Mid: USD 60
Comfort: USD 180
