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

A Rana
5.0/5

We had an amazingly great family vacation at Vietnam for 10 day booked through Lily’s Travel. Emma had made a super north to south plan and most of the famous spots and activities were covered. The customer support during the trip is really good. Iris from Lily’s travel really made our Vietnam trip so easy and helped for every small issue we faced. The English speaking guides at Hanoi and Phu Quoc were great. The Marble Mountain trip was not that great and lady guide was in rush too. The Cu Chi Tunnels guide was good and helped us understand the historical importance and was accommodating too. Cruise experience at Halong Bay is unforgettable. One must try! Cable car ride of 4 islands at Phu Quoc is one of best and also the Vin Wonder experience.Probably we could have spend more time at Ho Chi Minh to explore locals markets and culture.All over the experience was great and we would highly recommend Lily’s travel for activities and touring in Vietnam.

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Irene S
5.0/5

We just completed an amazing five night tour of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Trang An and Hua Lo, organized by Lily’s travel. The planning of the tour by Vani was perfect - individualized to our requirements and Vani put together a great quality and well priced package for us. Annie, provided fantastic customer support before and during the tour, by video call, telephone and via messaging. Annie was available for us 24/7 and kept us informed of all our transfer arrangements, kept an ‘eye on us’ throughout, and was always and immediately on hand to answer any questions. Ten out of ten for Vani and Annie and to Lily’s travel for giving us an unforgettable and stress free time in Vietnam. We will definitely use Lily’s travel again when we visit Vietnam! Thanks so much to Vani and Annie!

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Linn0901
5.0/5

I’ve been traveling for three months organizing everything by myself. This was my first time booking something through an agency and therefore I was worried that my three days in Sa Pa and three days in Ha Giang was gonna be a tourist trap.. It was quite the opposite! The tours at Lily’s Travels are very high quality. The groups are small, everything is well organized and authentic and the crew at Lily’s are with you via WhatsApp every step of the way.A BIG BIG THANK YOU to Mina and Doris for being the most lovely person and a rock star organizer! I felt so well taken care of all the time and she responded super fast if I had any questions about anything.The trekking in Sa Pa was proper trekking from morning to late afternoon everyday which was exactly what I wanted. The Ha Giang Loop was with a group of about 12 people divided into two groups during daytime, meeting up in the home stays during nighttime. Perfect for a more authentic and free feeling when riding on the bikes instead of being like 20 people having to wait for each other all the time..All in all it was very well spent money and I’m so happy I booked it!

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Jack L
5.0/5

We had a great time. We had 100 percent support from Vani and Mina and lily’s travel group from start to finish. We were very with the service you provided. We are looking forward to going back to Vietnam do see more.

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Expedition596707
5.0/5

We went to Lilly travel to plan our 2 week family holiday from the Uk. We wanted an authentic experience from a company that had inside knowledge ! Lily travel were awesome!!!! From planning our bespoke trip to support whilst we were there we could not have asked for more !!!We had an amazing time and we felt that it was so important to them that we did!!!! Thank you to an amazing team and we wish Lily travel all the success they deserve!!!

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