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

Traveler67657381183
5.0/5

Wonderful experience with Lily travels Hanoi . Team is totally professional and fantastic hospitality. My family trip was amazing with the help of Lucy and Doris from Lily who managed everything for my family convenience either Indian vegetarian food , cars , sight seeing etc. it was not an easy task to take care of your tour in 4 cities with all 9 days different activities where all family members have different choices. Thanks Lucy and Doris with your team to manage our family trip wonderfully. Love you a lots .

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Rom D
5.0/5

Excellent service from transport, accomodations & tour activities. Mina and Doris took care of everything we need to make our trip enjoyable & memorable. Very responsive & friendly customer service. Highly recommended. Will engage them again for our next Vietnam trip.

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lovetravel1214
5.0/5

We chose Lily’s Travel to plan our trip of a lifetime covering 4 weeks and travelling across 3 countries as it was becoming complex.We cannot recommend this company highly enough for their supreme customer service and care and concern.We were met by a luxury private car every time, with a card showing our name and always knew which registration and driver to expect. It was very comforting when you have 6 drivers pestering you upon arrival, mostly feeling hot and bothered!The hotels they chose were always plush, and centrally located and we were often upgraded.The trips they arranged were always very efficient and super value, often with a local meal included some of which were extremely posh. On the evening before each trip we always got a WhatsApp detailing the name of the tour guide, his number and our pick up time. The Tour Guides were super professional, and flexible and very often we had a private tour with a private, air conditioned car and a driver who was always waiting with iced water and cool tissues in hand. We felt like VIPs!Doris and Mina from Lily’s Travel were super responsive when we reached out with queries and also very flexible when, punished by the heat or feeling ill, we asked to move trips around or cancel stuff. These ladies felt like our own personal team and it was so comforting to know they were there, day and night if we needed them.As always with such a long and complex trip there were hiccups but they resolved things so quickly and with SUCH a good solution we were never ever let down. In fact we felt special and valued.They arranged a contact in Cambodia and our trips and tour guides, and transport there and oversaw the whole thing and constantly checked that we were OK.I would highly recommend them and would always use them for future trips. They made the whole trip so smooth and seamless and we cannot thank them enough. A truly world class service - exceptional customer care

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Navigator57172564832
5.0/5

Thank you for organizing a wonderful trip.. Rosy and Mia were very helpful in arranging everything seamlessly.. Mia made a perfect itinerary which suits our requirements and Rosy was always reachable for whatever questions we had.. Thank you Rosy for being very friendly and assisting on our every day's schedule.. I would definitely recommend Lily's travel for a budget friendly and best trip..

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DayTrip10131611711
5.0/5

Highly recommended, Lily’s Travel took care of everything. Great service and follow-up, the whole trip was most enjoyable. Will definitely use them again when we come back. Thank you Lucy & Larissa for all your help.

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