Vietnam in December
In short
December is ideal for the South (dry, sunny, calm sea on Phu Quoc) and fair for the North, which turns cool. The Centre stays rainy. For Christmas and New Year, book early: it is the busiest time of the year on Phu Quoc.
Weather by region
| North | FineCool and dry, cold in Sapa. |
|---|---|
| Central | AvoidRain still frequent. |
| South | IdealDry season, the best time for Phu Quoc. |
Month by month, city by city
- When to visit Ha Long Bay: month by month
- When to visit Hoi An: weather month by month and floods
- When to visit Sapa: rice fields, trekking, month by month
- When to visit Phu Quoc: dry season and monsoon
Where to go in December
The right route
Start in the South (Saigon, the Mekong, Phu Quoc), then fly direct to Hanoi for the cool but dry North. To spend the holidays on the beach, reverse it: North first, Phu Quoc at the end.
Crowds, prices and holidays
Peak prices between Christmas and 1 January, especially on Phu Quoc: book at least two months ahead.
Most-booked activities
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