Northern Vietnam

A region of dramatic landscapes, rich traditions, and diverse ethnic cultures. From towering mountains to historic cities, Northern Vietnam offers some of the country’s most iconic experiences.

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Season
Season Winter
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 10 - 20 °C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Low
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cold, humid, cloudy, occasional drizzle
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 5 – 10 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Short Waiting

Key Events: Hanoi and Ninh Binh feel colder due to high humidity. Sapa and Ha Giang can drop below 8°C with fog or frost. Visibility in mountainous areas is limited in early morning.

Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (1 Jan)

Season
Season Winter
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 12 – 22°C
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cool, humid, light drizzle, cloudy
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 8–12 days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Long Waiting

Key Events: Hanoi and Ninh Binh are damp and misty. Sapa and Ha Giang can drop below 10°C, especially morning and night. Fog is common in mountainous areas, reducing visibility.

Public Holidays: Lunar New Year (Tet Holiday – varies by year)

Season
Season Spring
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 18 – 28°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Mild, humid, frequent drizzle
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 8–12 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Hanoi and Ninh Binh often have light rain and high humidity. Sapa and Ha Giang remain cool with foggy mornings. Landscapes are lush and green—great for photography.

Season
Season Spring
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 20 – 30°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Mild, slightly humid, occasional drizzle
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 5–8 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Early morning fog may appear in Hanoi, Sapa, and Ha Giang. Sapa remains cooler (15–22°C), good for trekking.

Public Holidays: Reunification Day (30 Apr), Hung Kings Festival

Season
Season Summer
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 24 – 34°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Warm, humid, occasional thunderstorms
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 8–12 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Weather becomes hotter and more humid. Mountain areas stay cooler but rain becomes more frequent. Afternoon thunderstorms are short but intense.

Public Holidays: Labor Day (1 May)

Season
Season Summer
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 26 – 35°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Hot, humid, frequent afternoon thunderstorms
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 10–15 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Long Waiting

Key Events: Sudden heavy showers are common in Hanoi and Ninh Binh. Sapa and Ha Giang remain cooler but trekking trails become muddy. Humidity is high, causing discomfort during outdoor activities.

Public Holidays: Summer holiday season (domestic travel peak)

Season
Season Summer
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 27 – 35°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Hot, humid, frequent heavy rain
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 12–18 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Frequent thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Sapa and Ha Giang are cooler but foggy and rainy. Landscapes are lush but weather is unpredictable.

Season
Season Autumn
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 26 – 34°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Hot, humid, frequent heavy rain
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 12–18 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Sudden downpours occur frequently. Mountain areas have fog and reduced visibility.

Public Holidays: Vu Lan Festival (Ghost Festival – lunar July)

Season
Season Autumn
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 24 – 32°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Warm, humid, occasional rain
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 8–12 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Rice terraces in Sapa and Ha Giang enter harvest season. Weather still has occasional rain, especially in mountains.

Public Holidays: National Day (2 Sep)

Season
Season Autumn
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 20 – 28°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cool, dry, pleasant
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 3–6 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: One of the best months to visit Northern Vietnam. Clear skies, low humidity—ideal for walking tours. Golden rice terraces in Sapa and Ha Giang.

Public Holidays: Peak autumn travel season

Season
Season Winter
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 15 – 26°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Low
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cool, dry, occasional fog
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 3–6 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Short Waiting

Key Events: Pleasant weather in Hanoi, ideal for sightseeing. Sapa and Ha Giang become colder, especially mornings/evenings. Clear skies suitable for photography.

Season
Season Winter
Typical Temperature
Typical Temperature 10 – 22°C
Crowded Level
Crowded Level Moderately Crowded
Weather Conditions
Weather Conditions Cold, dry, occasional drizzle and fog
Avg Rainy Days
Avg Rainy Days 3–6 Days
Attraction Queue Time
Attraction Queue Time Moderate Waiting

Key Events: Hanoi is cold, especially mornings and evenings. Sapa and Ha Giang can drop below 10°C, sometimes near 0°C. Fog is common in mountainous areas.

Public Holidays: Christmas, New Year

More Reviews from Our Guests

Zeek M
5.0/5

We contacted lillys travel and wanted to customize our trip. We mentioned all the places we wanted to visit. Sora was the first person who planned the whole trip very well after a video call meeting. We took all tours and accommodation through lillys travel agency. Everything was arranged within our budget. Also, the customer service agent Lucy was very helpful and ready to help us at anytime when ever we needed. She is truly one of the best we have met so far. She did explain everything to us before we even arrived vietnam through another video call meeting, and everything went accordingly. We took tours in north and central of vietnam and everyday was amazing.

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Anita S
5.0/5

Rosy & Emma from Lily’s travel made our visit to Hanoi, Sapa & Ha Long a memorable trip. We had a 6 days trip with Lily’S travel. It was a private tour for my family (8pax) and it was carefully planned to meet our request. Rosy was very helpful with all the queries from us and she responded promptly to our requests.We really had a good time.Not to forget millions thanks to our tour guide Ms Hana & Mr Long (Hanoi),Ms Cho (Sa Pa) and customer support in Sapa,Mr Duong.They are great people. I would highly recommend Lily’s travel Agency to my friends and family.

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Wanderer16472403983
5.0/5

I went to Sapa for 3 days with Lily's Travel, it was Doris who helped me plan this stay then Mina who was absolutely adorable and always there to answer my questions and ensure that my trip went well. So I did some trekking days, accompanied by my guide Zo, who was able to move at my pace. We were a small group, which allowed us to meet people. Zo showed us places rich in history and taught us a lot of things. I love being in contact with nature and animals, and there were some everywhere! We obviously met Mama Mao, with whom we stayed.It was a great experience, I really loved all the landscapes, the stories and the people I met.Lisa

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Sunshine65974434260
5.0/5

We booked 10 nights 11 days tour from lily’s travel. It was our first International trip as a couple and I booker the tour totally after seeing the reviews on trip advisor. They have guided and answered each and every questions so politely and in detail. Ms. Alice and Ms. Lucy were constantly in touch and keep updating each and every day’s itinerary. Every day’s tour was shared in advance with drivers details and without any hassle we could freely enjoyed the trip because of well planned and executed itinerary. I am glad that I trusted online reviews and go by this tour agency. I think it is no brainer one should definitely book their tour with this agency, they are not only reasonable but also make sure that their guests enjoy the trip even if you go in group, solo or as a couple. Special thanks to Ms. Alice and Ms. lucy for putting so much efforts and let us feel like a family. They are very hardworking and helpful throughout the trip from the day I booked the tour.

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Connector49013169325
5.0/5

We booked our personalised trip with the assistance of Emma. We emailed and chatted via WhatsApp until our trip was finalised. We had 24/7 customer service with our Whats App Lilys Travel group chat. This is where we met our customer service support person Lucy. No question was a trouble and we chatted many times with video calls as well. We met in the Hanoi office on the day of arrival. Every detail was attended to from airport to hotel, tours, transfers, transport and accommodation. There were a few minor issues with accommodation and transport during our trip as we did book 6 months in advance, however these were with the accommodation and transport services not with LilysTravel. A call to Lucy and or the 24/7 customet assistance made sure the issue was promptly sorted, so no drama. We had a private trek for 2 days in Sapa, with our favourite guide May. May was absolutely fantastic and could not have been more informative, friendly or accommodating. Hanoi was our favourite accommodation base. We walked many klm around Hanoi. Lake Kiem District, Train Street, Temple of Literature, The Citadel, Street food tour, and so much more.The easy rider bike bike tour with Mr Hung Tourism was a highlight we did 2 nights 3 days. Halong Bay was a relaxing period of our experience. Unfortunately there is quite a lot of environmental rubbish mostly due to humans that makes it less attractive and a lot of boats in a small area. A little like a cruise boat carpark on water. We loved our experience in North Vietnam. The people were friendly and do like it when you learn even a little Vietnamese no matter how bad your attempt. A smile and gestures of thank you cross all language barriers. Thank you to Emma, Lucy, and May for making this trip wonderful. You are all very helpful and professional.

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