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Vietnam

The Pearl of the Orient — and the country we call home. A land of deep history, rich culture and fast-moving energy, where the misty north and the tropical south can feel like two different worlds. Three climates, one unforgettable trip from top to bottom.

Currency

Đồng (₫) · ≈29,900/€ · 26,200/$

Language

Vietnamese · English in tourist spots

Power

Type A · C · D · 220V

Time zone

GMT+7 · sunset around 6 PM

Best time

December–April · dry season

Religion

Buddhism, folk beliefs & Christianity

When to go

December to April is the sweet spot — dry, sunny and pleasant almost everywhere. Summer brings heavy rain and a real storm risk along the coast.

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Best time Still good Rainy & storm risk

Climate by region

Vietnam has three climate zones — choose your dates by where you’re heading.

Phú QuốcCôn ĐảoHanoiHueHo Chi Minh
North — subtropical Centre — tropical South — tropical monsoon
North · Hanoi, Sapa, Ha LongCool & dry Nov–Apr · hot & wet May–Oct · ~17–33°C · best Oct–Apr
Centre · Hue, Hoi An, Da NangDry & sunny Feb–Aug · rainy Sep–Dec · ~20–35°C · best Feb–Aug
South · Saigon, Mekong, Phu QuocDry Nov–Apr · wet May–Oct (storms Aug–Oct) · ~22–35°C · best Nov–Apr

🌊 Sea temperature: warm all year — between 25°C and 28°C.

✈️ Flight prices

What does it cost to fly to Vietnam?

$780–1,600 round-trip

Low: May–Sep $780–1,100  ·  High: Dec–Feb $1,200–1,600

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