Take a peak at this saigon weather chart and youll understand a bit more clearly whats going on here. Not only must you be perfectly content with your surroundings, but nobody can be waiting for you on the other side of town. April to october is the rainy season in ho chi minh city. 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. Follow us to know what to do in ho chi minh city during the rainy 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. The rainy season in danang starts late september and stretches up to december. Summary of best things to do during the rainy season in ho chi minh city. How to love rainy season in saigon vnexpress international.
What you should prepare to travel saigon in rainy season. 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. 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. Ho chi minh city rainy season survival tips tnk travel. Ho chi minh city is always one of the ideal destinations to visit in vietnam. 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. One is relatively dry novemberapril and the other one is rainy. Ho chi minh city has dry periods in january, february and march. Hanoi has the traditional four seasons with mild but cold winters. Ho chi minh city, formerly known as saigon, lies at a low elevation of 19 meters above sea. 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.
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. 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. Apr 17, 2010 a decent storm crashed through this afternoon. The coldest month is december with an average maximum temperature of 30c 69f. Despite the wet and dirty streets, saigon is still beautiful and bustling on rainy days. The summer monsoon, which occurs from may to october, blows moist air inland from the southwestern indian ocean, bringing a lot of rainfall. 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. We do get some days where it stays wet and grey all day, but there. So vietnam travel in july means vietnam rainy season travel. The wet season has the majority of the 155 days of rainy days in the year. 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. Monsoon seasons in vietnam saigonist expat living in. 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. These features formed climatic diversity within borders of the country.
Phu quoc weather conditions are still pleasant, but roads can get very muddy at this time of the year. The temperatures remain high around the area all year round with june to august receiving the most of rainfall. However, in the rainy season, such fullofwater streets make you face more difficulties to move around the city. 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. With a little prior planning, a trip to vietnam in the rainy season is certain to be a truly memorable occasion. Vietnams rainy season travel guide asia highlights.
July 5, 2016 50 comments it arrives in vietnam with a vengeance. The rainy season though isnt entirely a bad time for visiting ho chi minh city as it rains. 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. 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. 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. During the wet season in vietnam, does it rain all day. Boy does it come, the heaviest ive ever seen, its quite a sight. 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. Just as i get ready to walk out the door, the downpour begins.
Rainy season in ho chi minh city saigon, vietnam youtube. Territory of vietnam is stretched and has great variety of relief. In the north including hanoi vietnam capital, november to march is the heaviest raining time. 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. The rainy seasons in saigon usually start from may to december. Rainy season in phu quoc island vietnam tripatrek travel. Vietnam travel july why dont go to vietnam in rainy season.
Photos rainy season in old saigon vietnam history, saigon. Southern part of vietnam lies in the zone of tropical monsoon climate where seasons are differs only by amount of precipitation and directions of winds. Nov 30, 2018 why travel to vietnam in rainy season. Climate and average monthly weather in ho chi minh city. From may to october the wet season occurs while july to november the typhoon season can cause violent tropical storms. Junjuly is still heavy rainy season in the south vietnam and phu quoc.
The rainy season runs from october to early december with almost half the annual rainfall falling in october and november. That being said, each region has slight variations in its weather, so keep reading below for more detailed information. On many days it is red hot and sunny, then in the afternoon the clouds gather and the rain comes. The average annual rainfall in vietnam is 1,500 to 2,000 mm 60 to 79 inches, 90% of which.
Ho chi minh city has two distinctive seasons, which is rainy and dry rainy season. Rainy season on phu quoc island falls between july and september. In south vietnam, like the rest of tropical southeast asia but not north vietnam, there are only two seasons. The heaviest raining time varied depending on the regions. The rainy season in saigon normally starts from may and lasts until the end of november. Best things to do during the rainy season in ho chi minh. Ive heard the during rainy season it only rains for. Here are a few helpful tips to take advantage of monsoon season. What time will do in ho chi minhcity saigon vietnam.
Every year, saigon welcomes many tourists to explore this beautiful city. Nov 03, 2016 the 2016 rainy season in vietnam has been rainier than usual. Vietnam s second city, capital of southern and formerly known as saigon. The reality is that the weather differs quite a lot between saigon, hanoi and danang. On thursday it was hot and dry, today it was monsoonal. Mar, 2020 why you should travel to vietnam in rainy season. Below is a table outlining the very general high season in vietnam. Unbelievable cheap travel offers from accommodations, transports to entertainment activities.
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. 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 phu quoc island climate information. If you just want to relax then it is fine to go to phu quoc. While most people come to saigon in the dry season, you can enjoy it in the monsoon season.
From november to april is the cold, dry winter, and from may to october is hot, humid, rainy summer. What is not obvious is that the searing rainy season heat usually comes quite early in the day maybe 11 am or noon. Rainy season in vietnam the rainy season, also known monsoon varies northern vietnam hanoi, sapa and south ho chi minh city saigon, mekong delta. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next. The best time to visit vietnam is green, the low season is highlighted in yellow. In southern vietnam, even thought the rainy season starts from april to september, the precipitation reaches the highest level in june, july and august. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon. Climate in ho chi minh city ho chi minh municipality, vietnam. Jun 18, 2019 ho chi minh city is always one of the ideal destinations to visit in vietnam. Phu quoc weather phu quoc island climate information vietnam. Although vietnam still receives a little rain during the dry season, the driest months for visiting the south of vietnam saigon are typically. Weather in vietnam month advisable to travel to vietnam. Effects of monsoon season in vietnam on three regions the north of vietnam.
Rainy season is from september november with the peaks of the rainy season beginning in october according to some sources. This time of the year is the low season of tourism because of the term vietnam rainy season. A rainyseason crash in saigon dave foxs globejotting. Most provinces in northern vietnam have distinguishable summer and winter. Storms can roll in quickly, and within minutes, the streets are filled with several inches of water. At this time youll most likely see some flooding in saigon and the southern island. Ho chi minh city is also a terminal for many vietnam railways train routes in the country.
As a result, the winters in most parts of vietnam are relatively dry as compared to the rainy season or summer. Monsoon seasons in vietnam saigonist expat living in vietnam. Jan 14, 2019 vietnam attracts a lot of tourists every year. To love rainy season in saigon, for starters, you must be wellsheltered, and preferably snug a rule of thumb. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon in. Elsewhere in the world, a heavy bout of rain might not be a big deal. 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. 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. 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. Ill be in hcmc and phu quoc during the last two weeks of june which is rainy season. Temperatures and humidity levels in march and april can be suffocating before monsoon rains begin to cool things off in the summer months. Ho chi minh city has a tropical monsoon climate its very much a typical steaming hot. Anyone have any advice on traveling during rainy season.
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. Besides natural landscape and amusement parks, vietnam owns many places that preserve historical and cultural values. Good deals for traveler to vietnam during 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. And when choosing the best time to visit saigon, many travellers come in the dry season. Located in the center of the south, saigon is one of the most exciting destinations in vietnam. But, the numbers dont exactly tell the whole story.
Its average monthly rainfall ranges between 190mm and 361mm. 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. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. The mayoctober season is extremely hot and it rains all the time. The time for rainy season in vietnam is from april or may and last until october of the year. 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. Flooded areas in ho chi minh city travel guide to saigon in rainy season. So many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy.
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. Da nang weather da nang, vietnam forecast tripadvisor. Monthly weather forecast and climate for ho chi minh city, vietnam. Most tourists visit ho chi minh city from november until march. Ho chi minh city is the city with more bikes in the world. The weather in hanoi is also like in northern vietnam with 4 clearly seasons in the year, including. 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. People often equate monsoons with rain, but that is only partly the case in.
It can be said that vietnam is the sshaped country and granted different types of climate. What is the best time of year to go to ho chi minh city in vietnam. Things to do in ho chi minh city when it rains rainy day. The 2016 rainy season in vietnam has been rainier than usual.
So many reasons for going to vietnam during vietnam rainy season. Traditionally, the rainy season is from september to december, however, with the change in climate and weather conditions, this is no longer so. 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. There are tons of beneficiary facts and features for traveler to vietnam in wet seasons. The warmest month is april with an average maximum temperature of 35c 95f. 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. Is it worth traveling to phu quoc during the rainy season. The rainfall statistics are high, and travel guides say not to come here during the rainy season. Before i came to vietnam, i was concerned about what the rainy season would be like.
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