Do you wonder when is the best time to visit Vietnam? The answer is all year round. Even famous websites like CNTraveller or Lonely Planet agree with that. Vietnam can cater to tourists’ needs at all times.  Vietnam's strengths are a favorable climate, diverse terrain, hospitality, and good service. Whatever your wishes are, you will easily find the best stop and time to explore the country. Ha Long Bay - VietnamThe best time is the first months of the yearThe weather across Vietnam is usually nice from January to March, with clear sky, almost no rain, and average temperature. However, Lunar New Year (Tet), an important holiday, takes place during this time. Due to a high traffic volume, transportation, accommodation, and food costs will increase a lot. If you are curious about Vietnamese Tet, you can join many interesting activities in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.  In addition, enjoying fresh fruits in the Mekong Delta is also a worthy experience. Furthermore, the beginning of the year is very suitable for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, cycling, camping, trekking, or high-altitude sightseeing in Vietnam. Some suggested destinations include Da Lat, Ha Long Bay, Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha Cave, etc. In the next 3 months, the weather will get hotter, but in general, it’s still great to travel during this time. April to June is believed to be the best time to travel around Vietnam. You can avoid crowds, save your budget, and visit every region. During this period, Vietnam has a fairly long holiday from late April to early May. So be aware that travel costs will be much higher! Summer: Best time to visit beaches in VietnamMui Ne - Binh Thuan - Vietnam If you are into the sea, you should visit Vietnam around June and July. This is the peak season, it is hot, but very suitable for soaking in the water. Central beaches, especially in Nha Trang and Da Nang, are always bustling in summer. Everyone is excited to swim, sunbathe, surf, or scuba dive. Besides, beach festivals or fireworks festivals are things you should not miss.  In the South, Phu Quoc and Vung Tau are two perfect destinations during the summer. On the contrary, this is not the ideal time to visit Northern Vietnam because of humidity, and heavy rain.  In summer, flight demand increases, and resorts' room rates can be much higher. In addition to the large number of inbound visitors, there are also a lot of domestic tourists. As it is a long vacation for Vietnamese students. Families and groups of friends like hanging out at this time. Therefore, travelers should book services early. Autumn in Hanoi and winter in the Northwest In the last 3 months of the year, the temperature in Northern Vietnam drops sharply, and it even snows in some places. If you also come from the tropics and need some coldness, let’s visit Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Lang Son, etc. In December, tourists can travel to Sapa, the only place with a high chance of snow in Vietnam. In October, you should chill with the romantic autumn in Hanoi.   If you come from a cold region, then seek warmth in Southern Vietnam. It is usually dry and cool in the last months of the year. Moreover, international holidays such as Halloween or Christmas are vibrant, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. Harsh stormy seasonNormally, Vietnam is at risk of suffering strong storms from August to September. The Central region often endures the most extreme storms, which can lead to prolonged flooding. Therefore, daily activities and traffic will be disrupted. It is also often rainy and stormy in the North, causing many difficulties. Although storms rarely hit the South, it is still affected and gets heavy rain. If you accidentally travel to Vietnam during the stormy season, you should be cautious, follow weather forecasts, as well as prioritize indoor activities, and safe areas on land. ConclusionBased on our experiences and observations, Visit Vietnam Tours realizes that every season in Vietnam is beautiful. Nevertheless, the best time is probably the dry season, from around November to April. At this time, you can travel anywhere in Vietnam without worrying too much about the weather, prices, or crowds. In recent years, the weather has become more and more complex, tough, and unpredictable. That’s why tourists should update forecast news before choosing a destination. If it's Vietnam, the friendliness, and hospitality of the people here can somehow up your mood despite bad weather!