Ho chi minh city is always one of the ideal destinations to visit in vietnam. The rainy season in saigon normally starts from may and lasts until the end of november. The reality is that the weather differs quite a lot between saigon, hanoi and danang. Photos rainy season in old saigon vietnam history, saigon. A rainyseason crash in saigon dave foxs globejotting. The rainy season in south vietnam, including ho chi min city, the mekong delta, dalat and phu quoc, brings frequent but short lasting heavy midafternoon downpours.
In the middle regions hue, danang, hoi an, etc, its from. From may to october the wet season occurs while july to november the typhoon season can cause violent tropical storms. Although vietnam still receives a little rain during the dry season, the driest months for visiting the south of vietnam saigon are typically between december and april. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next. As a result, the winters in most parts of vietnam are relatively dry as compared to the rainy season or summer. Not only must you be perfectly content with your surroundings, but nobody can be waiting for you on the other side of town. Watch the time travellers that make the decision to experience the indochina holiday during the monsoon season will soon notice the rains are mostly short lived and. But, the numbers dont exactly tell the whole story. Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a pronounced rainy season from may through october, a cool dry season from november through february, and a hot dry season in march and april. Summary of best things to do during the rainy season in ho chi minh city. The best time to visit vietnam is green, the low season is highlighted in yellow. Da nang weather da nang, vietnam forecast tripadvisor.
Apr 17, 2010 a decent storm crashed through this afternoon. Vietnam travel july why dont go to vietnam in rainy season. If you just want to relax then it is fine to go to phu quoc. Nov 30, 2018 why travel to vietnam in rainy season. The mayoctober season is extremely hot and it rains all the time. High season for travel in vietnam, cambodia is from november through march but if you dont mind a few tropical showers here and there anytime is a good time to visit. Ho chi minh city, formerly known as saigon, lies at a low elevation of 19 meters above sea. We do get some days where it stays wet and grey all day, but there. The coldest month is december with an average maximum temperature of 30c 69f. The 2016 rainy season in vietnam has been rainier than usual. These features formed climatic diversity within borders of the country. At the far south of central vietnam, nha trang benefits from a longer dry season typically january to september, with high temperatures and little rain. Aug 28, 2016 the rainy season or wet season in phu quoc island vietnam starts from the beginning of june and goes through to the end of september. April to october is the rainy season in ho chi minh city.
Vietnams rainy season travel guide asia highlights. Anyone who comes to visit vietnam should not definitely forget to check out saigon city which is one of the most hustle and bustle cities in southeast of vietnam. Ho chi minh city has two distinctive seasons, which is rainy and dry rainy season. Most provinces in northern vietnam have distinguishable summer and winter.
Broadly speaking, the weather in vietnam is dictated by two seasons the southwest monsoon from april to september and the northeast monsoon from october to late march or early april. The climate in ho chi minh city is warm and the best time of year to visit ho chi minh city is october and february. On many days it is red hot and sunny, then in the afternoon the clouds gather and the rain comes. Every year, saigon welcomes many tourists to explore this beautiful city. Rainy season is an annual excuse for saigoneers to focus their frustration on a single subject, and though we may guffaw and claim it gets worse every year, the residents of old saigon had to navigate the flooded streets of the city without the likes of uber, or even a headsup from the weather channel.
In the north including hanoi vietnam capital, november to march is the heaviest raining time. The rainy season in danang starts late september and stretches up to december. To love rainy season in saigon, for starters, you must be wellsheltered, and preferably snug a rule of thumb. Below is a table outlining the very general high season in vietnam. What is not obvious is that the searing rainy season heat usually comes quite early in the day maybe 11 am or noon. Aug 11, 2017 vietnam rainy season top reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season vietnamese people wear helmet and raincoat ride motorbike in heavy rain, water on street, this time is vietnam rainy season at saigon so many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season. Ho chi minh city rainy season survival tips tnk travel. Here are a few helpful tips to take advantage of monsoon season. Four cannotmiss museums including museum of ethnology, museum of cham sculpture.
Rainy season in phu quoc island vietnam tripatrek travel. Boy does it come, the heaviest ive ever seen, its quite a sight. In south vietnam, like the rest of tropical southeast asia but not north vietnam, there are only two seasons. However in vietnam, where flooding is a common occurrence, the rainy season is a prime occasion for the countrys shutterbugs to capture the trials and tribulations of life in the rain. The north vietnamese commander in south vietnam, general dung, was notified by his government that, due to the rapid collapse of south vietnamese armed forces, he was to liberate saigon before the rainy season midmay the original plan had been to wait until 1976 before attacking saigon and the southern onehalf of south vietnam. The rainy season or wet season in phu quoc island vietnam starts from the beginning of june and goes through to the end of september. The rainy seasons in saigon usually start from may to december. Besides natural landscape and amusement parks, vietnam owns many places that preserve historical and cultural values. Its the rainy season here in saigon, which means that on many afternoons, at approximately the minute i want to leave the house, the skies unleash a deluge of water, sometimes with added thunder and lightning. Monthly weather forecast and climate for ho chi minh city, vietnam.
Best things to do during the rainy season in ho chi minh. On thursday it was hot and dry, today it was monsoonal. Vietnam s second city, capital of southern and formerly known as saigon. Rainy season is from september november with the peaks of the rainy season beginning in october according to some sources. Most tourists visit ho chi minh city from november until march. For this reason, the weather in the southern vietnam and the northern vietnam are different from each other and the arrival of rainy season and dry season also has significant differences. Phu quoc weather phu quoc island climate information vietnam. Vietnam rainy season top reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season vietnamese people wear helmet and raincoat ride motorbike in heavy rain, water on street, this time is vietnam rainy season at saigon so many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season. Despite the wet and dirty streets, saigon is still beautiful and bustling on rainy days.
While most people come to saigon in the dry season, you can enjoy it in the monsoon season. If you are going to visit saigon in rainy season, there are several things that you should prepare for a perfect trip to vietnam. From november to april is the cold, dry winter, and from may to october is hot, humid, rainy summer. Phu quoc weather phu quoc island climate information. This time of the year is the low season of tourism because of the term vietnam rainy season. Sep 21, 2016 rainy season is an annual excuse for saigoneers to focus their frustration on a single subject, and though we may guffaw and claim it gets worse every year, the residents of old saigon had to navigate the flooded streets of the city without the likes of uber, or even a headsup from the weather channel. Phu quoc weather conditions are still pleasant, but roads can get very muddy at this time of the year. Unbelievable cheap travel offers from accommodations, transports to entertainment activities. Follow us to know what to do in ho chi minh city during the rainy season.
Mar, 2020 why you should travel to vietnam in rainy season. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon in. Ive heard the during rainy season it only rains for. Rainy season in vietnam the rainy season, also known monsoon varies northern vietnam hanoi, sapa and south ho chi minh city saigon, mekong delta.
In southern vietnam, even thought the rainy season starts from april to september, the precipitation reaches the highest level in june, july and august. The summer monsoon, which occurs from may to october, blows moist air inland from the southwestern indian ocean, bringing a lot of rainfall. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon. Monsoon seasons in vietnam saigonist expat living in.
At this time youll most likely see some flooding in saigon and the southern island. During the wet season in vietnam, does it rain all day. Effects of monsoon season in vietnam on three regions the north of vietnam. Vietnam is known for producing some of the best handicrafts in the world, so what better way of experiencing the local culture than by signing up for a pottery class, especially on a gloomy and rainy day in ho chi minh city. Just as i get ready to walk out the door, the downpour begins. So many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy. Hanoi has the traditional four seasons with mild but cold winters.
Located in the center of the south, saigon is one of the most exciting destinations in vietnam. However, in the rainy season, such fullofwater streets make you face more difficulties to move around the city. Rainy season on phu quoc island falls between july and september. Ho chi minh city is also a terminal for many vietnam railways train routes in the country. So vietnam travel in july means vietnam rainy season travel. Traditionally, the rainy season is from september to december, however, with the change in climate and weather conditions, this is no longer so. The wet season has the majority of the 155 days of rainy days in the year.
The time for rainy season in vietnam is from april or may and last until october of the year. And when choosing the best time to visit saigon, many travellers come in the dry season. Nov 03, 2016 the 2016 rainy season in vietnam has been rainier than usual. Jan 14, 2019 vietnam attracts a lot of tourists every year. The rainy season, also known as the monsoon season, with an average rainfall of about 1800mm annually about 150 rainy days per year, usually starts in may and ends in late november. Is it worth traveling to phu quoc during the rainy season. Rainy season in ho chi minh city saigon, vietnam youtube. Climate in ho chi minh city ho chi minh municipality, vietnam. What you should prepare to travel saigon in rainy season. The rainy season though isnt entirely a bad time for visiting ho chi minh city as it rains. Ho chi minh city is the city with more bikes in the world. Take a peak at this saigon weather chart and youll understand a bit more clearly whats going on here.
The weather in hanoi is also like in northern vietnam with 4 clearly seasons in the year, including. Storms can roll in quickly, and within minutes, the streets are filled with several inches of water. Dry season in saigon lasts from december to april, is hotter than rainy season with the temperature around 33 c and nearly has no rain. Anyone have any advice on traveling during rainy season. Ho chi minh city has dry periods in january, february and march. Dec 05, 2016 ao dai vietnam saigon vietnam vietnam girl south vietnam vietnam history vietnam war photos vietnam image good morning vietnam ghost in the machine i was going through a giant archive of old photographs yes another one, mostly taken by westerners over in vietnam during the war, when i started to develop a very unexpected style crush. Ill be in hcmc and phu quoc during the last two weeks of june which is rainy season. Territory of vietnam is stretched and has great variety of relief. July 5, 2016 50 comments it arrives in vietnam with a vengeance. It can be said that vietnam is the sshaped country and granted different types of climate. Junjuly is still heavy rainy season in the south vietnam and phu quoc. With a little prior planning, a trip to vietnam in the rainy season is certain to be a truly memorable occasion. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon in rainy season.
In our guide to the best things to do during the rainy season in ho chi minh city, you will find it is no problem but an opportunity for your indoor activities and try something different. Elsewhere in the world, a heavy bout of rain might not be a big deal. Good deals for traveler to vietnam during rainy season. That being said, each region has slight variations in its weather, so keep reading below for more detailed information. How to love rainy season in saigon vnexpress international. Climate and weather in vietnam, cambodia, thailand, laos. Weather and the best time to visit vietnam travelfish. The temperatures remain high around the area all year round with june to august receiving the most of rainfall. People often equate monsoons with rain, but that is only partly the case in.
Climate and average monthly weather in ho chi minh city. Feb 21, 2017 in the case that your vietnam trip plan falls into the rainy season, the article with ho chi minh city rainy season survival tips can help. Its average monthly rainfall ranges between 190mm and 361mm. One is relatively dry novemberapril and the other one is rainy. An overview of the weather for vietnam, including a map showing where the best. During these months some storms roll through, making ferrying dangerous and the beaches less than ideal. The rainfall statistics are high, and travel guides say not to come here during the rainy season. Things to do in ho chi minh city when it rains rainy day. However, you might want to avoid visiting in the rainy season, from july through september. As a rough guide the weather is dry and hot throughout the region from november to april except for central vietnam which can be wet, and northern parts of vietnam which are. The warmest month is april with an average maximum temperature of 35c 95f.
The average annual rainfall in vietnam is 1,500 to 2,000 mm 60 to 79 inches, 90% of which. In the case that your vietnam trip plan falls into the rainy season, the article with ho chi minh city rainy season survival tips can help. Monsoon seasons in vietnam saigonist expat living in vietnam. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. Jun 18, 2019 ho chi minh city is always one of the ideal destinations to visit in vietnam. Before i came to vietnam, i was concerned about what the rainy season would be like. Ho chi minh city has a tropical monsoon climate its very much a typical steaming hot. Temperatures and humidity levels in march and april can be suffocating before monsoon rains begin to cool things off in the summer months. Weather in vietnam month advisable to travel to vietnam. Although vietnam still receives a little rain during the dry season, the driest months for visiting the south of vietnam saigon are typically. The heaviest raining time varied depending on the regions. What is the best time of year to go to ho chi minh city in vietnam.
The rainy season runs from october to early december with almost half the annual rainfall falling in october and november. There are tons of beneficiary facts and features for traveler to vietnam in wet seasons. Generally, vietnam rainy season starts from early august to the end of february. What time will do in ho chi minhcity saigon vietnam. It is an appearance that the prime time to visit ho chi minh sai gon and southern vietnam is the period of time from december to april dry season.
People often equate monsoons with rain, but that is only partly the case. May 22, 2017 to love rainy season in saigon, for starters, you must be wellsheltered, and preferably snug a rule of thumb. So many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season. The southern territories are hot and humid pretty much 365 days a.