A tropical north, unstable weather in the heartland and a subtropical warmth in the south – Vietnam has a diversified climate.

While winters in the northern mountains can get snowy and frosty, temperatures can climb up to 40 °C (104°F) in the Mekong Delta during the dry season.

Vietnam is afflicted by two monsoons: The heavy rains of the winter monsoon from the northeast fall down from October until March. The summer monsoon, from April to October, comes along with hot and humid weather. From July to November, there can also be typhoons in central and northern Vietnam.

The best time to travel is between October and April, when the average temperatures are 22 °C (71.6°F) in the north and 27°C (80.6°F) in the south. Yet, prices will soar during the high season, especially during Christmas and Tet.