- General Climate
- Vietnam experiences tropical monsoon climate from May to September and October to April
- No wrong time to visit Vietnam, but regional weather differences matter
- Fall/winter (September-December) and spring (March-April) are most favorable
- Regional Best Times
- North Vietnam (Sapa) ideal from October to April for trekking and sightseeing
- Central Vietnam (Hue, Da Nang) best from February to May for beach visits
- South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) optimal from December to April for tropical activities
- Rainy Season
- North Vietnam rainy season from May to September
- Central Vietnam rainy season from September to December
- South Vietnam rainy season from May to November
- Festivals
- Tet (Vietnamese New Year) celebrated 7 days between January and February
- Tet lasts during new moon night, family reunions and ancestral spirit visits
- Fireworks displays banned since 1995
- First visitor's characteristics affect family's luck for entire year