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

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Compass48597021538
5.0/5

Xin chàoAwesome service by Lily’s travel agency .I have never written a review like this.You must read our story to know more about the service snd support from Lily’s travelsThis was our first international trip after marriage and I was very sceptical about this tour. Then found Lily’s travel and I got the WhatsApp number of Mr. Koi from a video on youtube. Started communicating with him and got the best quote from him for our 8 days Vietnam tour. By paying only some percentage of the total amount we got all the hotel, cruise and car bookings confirmed just in two days.Koi is one of the most sincere people I have ever met in my life. He never stepped back from our questions and queries. He knows the importance of a tourist to his country Vietnam. I salute to his professionalism and the way he customised the tour as per our desire.The best part was a day before our trip, we got an online meeting with Ms. May from Lily’s Travel regarding the Itinerary and she elaborated each and every point. She was very humble and very professional. Along with Koi, She also played a vital role in our trip.When we reached Vietnam, then also I had a doubt on the service that they confirmed but the service was really really awesome which was out of our imagination.Here comes Ms. Mina, the most interesting person of Lily’s Travel agency. She was soooo welcoming and really knows how to handle guests at their office. I am sure that if you visit their office, you’ll love the way she talks with a smiling face. I think she’s one of the people who knows how to represent their country and their culture in front of the people from other countries. She taught me some Vietnamese and I was her good student .Last but not the least, Ms. Lusi…..She also greeted us as soon as she saw us at the entrance of their office. She was so calm and friendly with us and arranged for our seating at the office. Hey….she gave us welcome gifts also ha. You’ll also get and that’s a surprise.Finally with their support, we travelled to Hanoi, Da Nang and Hoi An and had covered all the tourist points in those places.Tour guides Ms. Jin, Mr.Lung and Mr. Hero are sooo knowledgeable and friendly with us. They didn’t let us feel bored at any moment.Within our budget, We got best hotels, vehicles in all the places we traveled and along with that one of the best cruises “ Aqua of the Seas” where we got a suite room with balcony.All the people are very punctual and we got the ON TIME SERVICE by the entire team.Cảm ơnTeam .Thanks again for the awesome support and hospitality.Thanks for making our trip a memorable one. We wish to visit Vietnam and you people againtạm biệt

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Sue N
5.0/5

Lily’s travel is the best, can’t wait to meet them again and I will recommend to our friends. Thank you so much……………………..

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VSHAH-DXB
5.0/5

One of the most professionally managed tour company. I choose them based on their ratings and must say they faired above expectactions. We were 2 families travelling from different locations into Hanoi and opted for a private tour. They gave some suggestions and we added/deleted some and turned out to be great. Sunny and Rosy were assisting in all our requirements and flawlessly managed all. On day 1 we had a minor issue with the guide and reported to them; they promptly accepted the issue and sorted it out totally. Vietnam is a nice place and with nice people. The hotels offered were 4 stars but seems the 4 in vietnam might be equivalent to 3 elsewhere in the world . But still the hotels we were given were great. The staff of these hotels Were also great.

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Paradise33433722158
5.0/5

Visited 10 Days Vietnam, in Northen Central & Southern Vietnam.Lily Travels Agency is very professional in their work hard dedication to their work.They make our trip very memorable and unforgettable. specially Thanks to Ms.Sora who have worked hard to make our itenary so perfectly and enjoyable.Lily travels is really very keen to work as lily has efficient employee to handle all queries and problemsTour location covered : Hanoi, Halong Bay,Ninh Binh, Phu Quoc Island, Danang,Hoi An, Dalat ,Hochi minhA big thanks to Rosy, Sora & Lily Team

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Suman K
5.0/5

was travelling to Vietnam on last week of April. We started our journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, the Capital of Vietnam. Lily's travel were always in Touch with us regarding the Day tour, timings and its Departure. They were also helpful in pick and drop from Hotels as well. I would like to thank Lucy our point of contact. On one day, Our flight was preponed due to operational reasons to previous day. She helped with communication and Accommodation booking at the last moment. She is also helpful in suggesting local sightseeing places and Indian Restaurants. Thanks again to the entire team of Lily's Travel

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