Vietnam weather January is a suitable place to enjoy. Not too much rain or cold all along the country, which makes It can be a little bit chilly in the morning, a little warmer in the afternoon, and become cooler in the evening. You seem to be immersed in the diverse weather during discovering Vietnam this month.
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January is one of the most incredible months in Vietnam for tourism activities, as well as the month with the most different weather patterns around the country. January is the first month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar, but the last month according to the Lunar calendar. As a result, the atmosphere in Vietnam is often lively, joyful, and upbeat.
North Vietnam in January enjoys the height of winter, with little rain, dry air, and cold temperatures (avg. 10-15 degrees Celsius). The chilly temperatures make water sports at Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island, and other beaches in north Vietnam difficult. Moreover, it’s possible that it will snow in Sapa. If you want to see snow in Vietnam, don’t miss this chance.
In January, Central and South Vietnam are warmer than North Vietnam, with average temperatures of 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. If you’re looking for some tropical sunshine, we recommend heading south.
Northern Vietnam includes the Northwest, the Northeast, and the Red River Delta. In addition, the most popular destinations are Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Mai Chau, and Ha Giang.
It’s recommended to go to the North because Vietnam weather in January here is nicely cool, which is comfortable to travel to. January is one of the least rainy, cold, and dry months of the year in the North. The average temperature in the whole region fluctuates around 18 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is the lowest in January although fog occurs frequently, especially in high mountain, coastal areas, and around Ha Long Bay. In the high mountains, the weather is dry, but it is coldest at night. Also, there may be a few days in early January when you may experience frost and snow in these areas.
However, some water activities in Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island, and other beaches in Northern Vietnam are quite impossible due to extremely cold temperatures.
Many people choose Moc Chau to enjoy the flower season and the cold weather of Northern Vietnam. The most beautiful peach, apricot, and white plum blossom season in Moc Chau usually start from late January to early February. However, the flowers only bloom and last for a short period of 2-3 weeks. Therefore, if you want to visit Vietnam and explore the flower seasons of this land, let’s pick up your luggage as fast as possible. At this time, Moc Chau brings pure beauty and will surprise you. Can you imagine the landscape of plum blossoms covering all the roads, villages, hills, and even along the highways?
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Thinking about the best destinations in Vietnam weather January, you cannot miss Hanoi. Being the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi celebrates Tet with lots of stunning decorations. If you are lucky enough to come to the city in January and February, you can see a completely opposite picture between a bustling Hanoi before Tet and a quiet Hanoi on the first day of Tet. Wandering around the streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, enjoying hot food while feeling the chill at around 18°C will surely make you hooked. Besides, the Temple of Literature is on the top of the checklist, don’t forget to visit. With the weather and the vibrant atmosphere of people coming to pray, asking for the first letter of the year to have a lucky new year.
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Referring to tourism in the North, it is impossible not to mention Ninh Binh, one of the famous landscapes of Vietnam. Vietnam weather in January in Ninh Binh is quite warm. The spring air is all around the corner, which is a good signal for travel and relaxation. The romantic scene of this place will make you fall in love with Vietnam! Moreover, visit Ninh Binh at this time, you can visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong, which is known to be the most famous cave in Vietnam.
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Ban Gioc Waterfall in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang, located between the border between Vietnam and China, is the second largest cross-border waterfall in the world. It has long become a famous tourist destination among backpackers who love to experience and love to explore.
For the Vietnam weather January, Ban Gioc is pretty because it’s in the dry season. From January to the end of February, the highlands will enter spring with a gentler flow, the water is as clear as a pearl. Around the waterfall, the trees begin to sprout and the flowers bloom white in the forest. You can easily travel to the waterfall and enjoy the natural landscape here with many outdoor activities, such as going on a boat, and visiting the traditional handicraft villages,…
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With the question “ How about Vietnam weather January?”, you can visit the dreamy land of Hue because the weather is very warm and sunny. Coming to the ancient capital on this occasion is just right in the spring of Hue land – lasting from January to the end of February when the cold fades and gives warm sunshine to the whole city. Therefore, it’s easy for you to go outside, travel with the cyclo along the street, and visit some UNESCO-recognized historical sites such as the Imperial citadel of Hue, and Khai Dinh Tomb,…
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Phu Quoc is the next destination that you should not miss when planning to travel to Vietnam in January. At the beginning of the year, the weather here is extremely awesome. Phu Quoc tourists will certainly be completely satisfied with the scenery of the blue sea, white sand, and sunshine here. It’s perfect Vietnam weather January, right?
Whether traveling to Phu Quoc in January or at any time of the year, you should also visit famous destinations such as Dinh Cau Phu Quoc, Ganh Dau Phu Quoc, Tranh stream, Hon Thom,… At the same time, don’t forget to taste sea urchin, Ham Ninh crab, vermicelli, sim wine, and sea cucumber,… These are Phu Quoc specialties you will regret if you miss them.
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Do you know that January to April is the best time to make a trip to Mui Ne? Because at this time, the weather in Mui Ne is very beautiful. Moreover, at the beginning of the year, Mui Ne is not too hot, the air is still cool, the sky is clear and there is little rain. If there is rain, it is just unseasonal rains that come suddenly, not affecting your trip too much.
Coming to Mui Ne in the first 4 months of the year, visitors can explore from the giant high sand dunes to the blue beaches bending on the white sand. Mui Ne has many interesting attractions such as Fairy Stream, Mui Ne Fishing Village, Wine Castle, Sand Statue Park, Hon Rom…
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If you still keep searching for the best places for Vietnam weather January, Nha Trang is the next destination that we want to recommend to you. With extremely comfortable weather in January, Nha Trang is a great choice. The average temperature of Nha Trang City in January is about 28 degrees Celsius, there are days when the temperature is cool down to 25 degrees Celsius. The weather is pleasant and very convenient for sightseeing and travel experiences. However, on some days the temperature is lower, and the sea is quite cold and not suitable for swimming.
Moreover, this is also the time close to the Lunar New Year, so the number of tourists flocking to Nha Trang is not overloaded like after Tet and summer, so the price of services is not as expensive as in the peak season.
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Vietnam weather January is definitely stunning and has lots of beautiful destinations to explore. Whether you go to the South or the North, you can find a good place to dive into Vietnam.
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