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

Helen K
5.0/5

Annie and Emma helped me organizing 3 weeks of traveling across Vietnam including arranging transportation and tours and making hotel recommendations. The service during the whole time was excellent and went above and beyond. I had the feeling I could count on their support 24/7 via WhatsApp if needed. Furthermore, they were always cheerful. I can only recommend this travel office and especially the 2 of them!Annie&Emma, I thank you with all my heart for your warm and amazing support. It was outstanding and I will miss you! All the best and take care!

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Greta S
5.0/5

Lily’s Travel was the best decision we made when it came to planning our 5 day trip to Vietnam! We weren’t sure if we’d be able to cover everything we wanted to do in 5 days, but with Mina and Tony’s help we were able to customize our exact itinerary and amazingly enough we were able to do so much! From friendly transportation, 5 star hotel choices, the street food tour and Train Street, to hiking the Mua Caves, riding our bikes through Ninh Binh, to taking a Ha Long Bay overnight cruise, it was all just amazing! Alongside Mina and Tony we also got to meet Cassie, Annie and Miao Ying at the office and everyone was so welcoming and friendly! We will definitely use Lily’s Travel again when we return to Vietnam. Thank you for everything! This company is the real deal!

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SKG109
5.0/5

Lily’s Travels made all arrangements for our group’s visit to Hanoi, Halong Bay and Trang An. The communication was superb. Sophia and Nina were both very responsive and available at all times of the day to answer our questions and constantly changing requests! There were 12 of us in the group and other than one mixup - which was corrected quickly - everything went smoothly. Definitely recommended.

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Pedro P
5.0/5

Lily's Travel impressed us with their expertise in Viernes tours. The team, particularly Vany and Mina, provided exceptional customer service, always accommodating our needs with swift and efficient responses. Their assistance in making changes ensured our seamless and magical trip. Highly recommended for a delightful travel experience!

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Ganesh Khedkar
5.0/5

5 Friends. 40 Years Old Friendship. 5 Spouses. 10 PAX. 10 Days. ONE LILY Travels made our tour truly memorable and the one that we can cherish forever.Right from the first interaction to understand our requirements, super prompt EMMA from Lily Travels worked very closely to evolve a perfect itinerary with choice of places to visit, selection of hotels, dedicated transport for 10 of us, English speaking guide………and last but not the list : our special requirement of Indian Vegetarian food….everything was planned with due care.It was planned as a private tour, dedicated for 10 of us at very competitive price ! Once the plan was finalized and confirmed, the execution was taken up by cute little ever smiling IRIS from Lily travel. She was tracking every move and was available almost 24x7 for any help that we may need. There have been situations where some intervention was required, and Lily was quick in addressing the same to our satisfaction.One more mention. The guide at HCM, Choung was very smart, quite knowledgeable and with a good sense of humor. Despite flight delays, he ensured no portion of visit was compromised.Emma and IRIS treated us with such a love and care, we felt like extended family member.Lily, you have a wonderful team. True to your tagline “Trust is more valuable than gold”.We wish you all the very best and look forward to interacting with you sometime soon.

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