Vietnam in January
In short
January is a good month for the South (dry season in Saigon, the Mekong and Phu Quoc) and a fair one for the North, cool and often grey. The Centre is coming out of its rainy season: aim for late in the month for Hoi An and Hue.
Weather by region
| North | FineCool and grey, cold nights in Sapa. |
|---|---|
| Central | FineLast rains, getting drier. |
| South | IdealDry season, clear skies. |
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 January
The right route
Start in the South and work your way north. Pack a fleece for Hanoi and a proper jacket for Sapa.
Crowds, prices and holidays
High season in the South and on Phu Quoc. In 2027 Tet falls on 6 February: transport fills up from late January.
Most-booked activities
Hanoi: Ha Long Bay day cruise with swimming, lunch and kayaking
4.8/5 · 14,631 reviews 1 day
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
See and book
Book activities in Vietnam
Cruises, day trips and guided tours — free cancellation up to 24 hours before on most offers.
This module shows GetYourGuide activities and may set third-party cookies.
Bookings handled by GetYourGuide. If you book through this module we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.