Vietnam in February
In short
February is one of the best months: dry in the South, pleasant in the Centre, cool but fine in the North. The one trap is Tet (6 February in 2027): trains, buses and flights are full and many shops close for several days.
Weather by region
| North | FineCool, possible drizzle, brighter by late February. |
|---|---|
| Central | IdealDry and mild, ideal for Hoi An. |
| South | IdealDry and hot. |
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 February
The right route
The whole country works. If your dates fall during Tet, stay put for a few days rather than travelling.
Crowds, prices and holidays
Tet on 6 February 2027: book transport and hotels very early for the week before and the week after.
Most-booked activities
Hanoi: Ha Long Bay day cruise with swimming, lunch and kayaking
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See and bookHo Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta by sampan with local lunch
4.5/5 · 14,479 reviews 9 hours
See and bookHo Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta and coconut village
4.8/5 · 7,918 reviews 11 hours
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Itineraries that suit this month
- Vietnam in 10 days: North and Centre itinerary10 days
- Vietnam in 2 weeks: the north-to-south itinerary14 days
- Central and southern Vietnam in 2 weeks: Hoi An, Hue, Saigon, the Mekong and Phu Quoc14 days
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