Vietnam in May
In short
In May the Centre is the big winner: dry, hot, perfect for Hoi An, Hue and the beaches of Da Nang. The North turns hot and humid, and the first showers reach the South. Prices drop after the 1 May holiday.
Weather by region
| North | FineHot and humid, first rains. |
|---|---|
| Central | IdealDry and hot, beach season. |
| South | FineShowers begin, often late in the day. |
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 May
Ninh BinhNorth · "Ha Long Bay on land", by rowing boatSapaNorth · Rice terraces and homestay treksPhong NhaCentral · The giant caves of Ke Bang parkHueCentral · The imperial city of the Nguyen dynastyHoi AnCentral · Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beachesDa NangCentral · Central Vietnam’s airport, beach and Golden BridgeNha TrangCentral · Beach resort, islands and diving
The right route
Centre the trip on Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang. In late May, the rice fields of Ninh Binh start turning gold.
Crowds, prices and holidays
A quiet, cheaper month apart from 1 May. Good value for beach hotels in the Centre.
Most-booked activities
Da Nang: imperial Hue tour with Hai Van Pass train and lunch
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Frequently asked questions
Is the weather good in Vietnam in May?
In May the Centre is the big winner: dry, hot, perfect for Hoi An, Hue and the beaches of Da Nang. The North turns hot and humid, and the first showers reach the South. Prices drop after the 1 May holiday.
Where should you go in Vietnam in May?
Ninh Binh, Sapa, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang. Centre the trip on Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang. In late May, the rice fields of Ninh Binh start turning gold.