Destination Guides – Page 13 – The Vietnam Guides

Ha Long Bay in November: Misty Karsts, Intimate Cruising & Quiet Season

November is Ha Long Bay entering its cool, quiet season. The bay has a misty, atmospheric character in November — […]

December is Ha Long Bay at its coolest and most peaceful. The island landscape is nearly empty of tourists, the

January is Ho Chi Minh City at its best. The dry season is fully established — clear skies, low humidity

February is Ho Chi Minh City’s most culturally significant month — Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, typically early February) transforms

March is one of the best months for first-time visitors to Ho Chi Minh City — the dry season continues,

April brings the city’s hottest weather and marks the transition to the rainy season. Temperatures can reach 37°C and occasional

May marks the beginning of Ho Chi Minh City’s wet season — rain arrives (51% daily chance), temperatures ease slightly

June is full wet season in Ho Chi Minh City — rain is frequent (72% daily chance), the humidity rises

July is Ho Chi Minh City in full wet-season mode — frequent rain (74% daily chance), high humidity (83%), and

August is the wettest month with the highest humidity (84%) — the city is in deep wet season, afternoon downpours

September is the wettest month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City (79% rain chance) — heavy afternoon downpours,

October is still in the wet season — the second wettest month (74% rain chance) — but the rain begins