Vietnam Weather December Travel, Tips, and More

December is the last month of the year, which pushes everyone to complete the year’s checklist quickly. Have you added “Travel to Vietnam” to your list? If you haven’t done that, we’re sure you will want to change your decision because Vietnam weather in December is flawlessly stunning.

Reasons to visit Vietnam in December

As the best month to visit Vietnam with the least amount of rain, Vietnam weather December is really comfortable for traveling and exploring. You can visit various destinations without worrying about the weather. In north Vietnam, December marks the start of winter, with average temperatures dropping to 20 degrees Celsius with bright skies and cool gusts.

Meanwhile, the rainy season has ended in central Vietnam, restoring the beaches to their former glory. The temperature is generally around 24 stages Celsius. Besides, the bright days continue in the south, with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, sunny days, and reduced humidity.

Northern Vietnam Weather December

It’s winter now in the north, which is different and special from other regions of Vietnam. Therefore many people will love the cold atmosphere in northern Vietnam at this time!

However, we have one note for you! To enjoy the cold Vietnam weather December the most, you should prepare warm clothes, socks, and shoes. Besides, December is also a festive season in Vietnam, and the streets are decorated brilliantly to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve. Hence, don’t forget to pick up with you some impressive outfits to stay pretty during this time of the year.

Hanoi

The capital of Vietnam becomes gorgeous and beautiful due to the streets full of Christmas decorations. You can consider the stores to be the shopping paradise for souvenirs or warm clothes if you need them.

During December, maybe Hanoians enjoy eating hot food to warm up their tummy! The Hanoi cuisine is beyond your expectation because from luxury restaurants to normal street food spaces, you can find delicious dishes to explore Vietnamese culture. Start your winter food checklist with a hot pot with multiple side food, and a bowl of sticky rice balls as a dessert then ended with grilled corn and sweet potato for the complete food experience. 

For traveling, Hanoi is the ideal departure. From Hanoi, visitors can go to a few nearby places such as Ninh Binh, and Hoa Binh...This is likewise the time when wild sunflowers in Ba Vi and canola plant life alongside the Red River bloom.

Ha Giang

In December, buckwheat flora blooms in Ha Giang. The region in which plants bloom loads and unfold at the widest region is withinside the districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac, or Suoi Thau steppe. Besides, the climate in Ha Giang isn't too cold, and there may be little rain, so journeying is convenient. Moreover, Ha Giang has pretty mountain roads, don’t skip admiring the natural beauty during traveling on the road. However, it is quite difficult for those who are not familiar with riding a motorbike.

Sapa

December is the cherry blossom season in Sapa. The locations in which those florae have grown the maximum are the vicinity of ​​O Quy Ho tea hill (8 km to the north of Sa Pa town), Ham Rong vacationer area, Hoang Lien countrywide park, the manner to the pinnacle of Fansipan... At the end of month 12, the temperature in Sapa is often low, therefore you can witness snow in Vietnam. Sapa is also chosen to be one of the most stunning snow destinations in Asia, according to thetravel.com magazine.

Quang Binh

The rainy season in Quang Binh is over. This is the proper time to begin the adventure to discover the caves, especially Hang En placed withinside the primary place of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Due to the topography and weather, from December to March, visitors will witness the sun rays penetrating deep into the cave.

Central Vietnam Weather December

Danang

For vacationers from the North who need to keep away from the bloodless and relaxed while not having to journey far, Da Nang is a suggestion. The temperature in December stages from 20 to twenty-eight tiers Celsius. In addition, it is not the peak tourist season, so services such as hotel rooms and air tickets are cheaper than in summer. Many travel companies suggest a packed traveling to Hoi An or Hue in their journey to Da Nang. 

Visiting Danang, don’t forget to travel to the bridges, such as Dragon Bridge - the symbol of the city. The majestic Bana Hills is also a great place to admire Danang with cable cars and participate in interesting community activities and games. 

Moreover, although Da Nang is famous for its fresh seafood, you should not miss some special food such as Quang Noodles, Bun bo (Beef Noodles), and Grilled Pork Noodles. 

Hue

Being the ancient capital of Vietnam, the Imperial citadel of Hue is a must-visit place to learn about Vietnamese history and culture. Then, you can go on a dragon boat on the Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda, explore the Vietnamese culture, also enjoy the peaceful garden in the pagoda.

Do you know that Hue cuisine is an art? Besides Hue beef noodles, you can also try, and Bloating-fern shaped cake (Beo cake), Ram cake, and Rice dumpling cake. Each dish not only satisfies you not only because of the flavor but also because of the creative design of the ancient imperial vibe.

Southern Vietnam Weather December

Da Lat 

The quit of the year is a lovely time in Da Lat. This year, Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee organizes a flower festival that lasts until the end of December. This event includes many side activities such as Paragliding in the sky to see Da Lat, Street Carnaval, Balloon Festival, Vegetable Market Flowers, and travel to flower villages…

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc in December is the most beautiful time of the year to travel and swim because it is the dry season and the sea is calm. In addition to swimming, the outstanding experiences here are kayaking, scuba diving, paragliding, jet skiing…

Mekong Delta

In the West, the flood season is over, and the weather is dry, with no more rain, and light sunshine. Exploring the West with a food tour with dishes such as Nam Vang noodle soup, broken rice, rice paper, and pia cake... is an appropriate choice. Suggested routes you can visit are Dong Thap, Long Xuyen, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Ha Tien, and end at Ca Mau.

Final Thoughts

In general, Vietnam weather December is really vibrant with cold weather in the north and full of sunshine in the south. With the advantage of having fewer domestic tourists this month, foreigners should not miss the opportunity to discover Vietnam in such good weather.

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