Best Time To Visit Cambodia And Vietnam

Cambodia’s capital is warm year-round with tropical rains from May to October, and hotter, drier days from November to April. Temperatures range from 22 to 34 degrees Celsius in the green season, which runs from May to October. From November to April, lows rise to 25degC with highs in the low to mid 30s. Rainfall peaks in September and October. The best time to go is November to February when temperatures and rainfall are lowest. Halong Bay is often covered with mist, which reduces visibility but improves the atmosphere.

This is actually the best time to photograph the Mekong Delta’s rice fields, which turn vibrant green. Beaches in the south boast warm temperatures year-round with highs around 30degC. Nha Trang is impacted by the monsoon season, which runs from September to January. When typhoons occasionally hit, they often cause torrential rainfall and long, drizzly nights.

Vietnam is a year-round destination, with a subtropical climate in North Vietnam and a tropical savanna climate South Vietnam. This is due to the long, flat terrain that is divided by Bach Ma mountain. In Northern Vietnam, from Hai Van Pass northwards, there are 4 distinct seasons including spring, summer, autumn and winter. Currently, the weather in Southern Vietnam is divided into two seasons, from Hai Van Pass southwards to dry and rainy. As the south enters monsoon season it is becoming wetter, but it is possible to avoid the brief afternoon downpours. The north is heating up and getting more rain, but it’s still mostly dry. This makes it great for exploring the outdoors.

• It experiences high levels of rainfall in September, November, and November. The temperature can reach 30 degrees Celsius between January and August.
• You can be deep into the beautiful scenery of Hanoi in autumn.
• For travelers who are interested in visiting Tonle Sap Lake, the wet months between July and October, are an excellent time to go.

If you want to catch some sun and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Vietnam, it’s a good idea to travel to the south coast. Beaches such as Mui Ne, or on the island of Phu Quoc are great in this month. The country has a tropical monsoon climate, with the south or southwesterly monsoon dominating from May to September and the northeast monsoon from October to April.

This is the beginning the low season for visitors. The monsoon comes in and brings rain until October. The landscape is re-energized with young rice, and the landscape becomes ablaze in green after the dry months.

The Truong Son Mountain Range’s southwestern monsoon is extremely wet, so the coastal lowlands are not subject to significant rainfall. Much of the coastal strip’s precipitation is brought by the northeastern monsoon between December and February. The dry season in Nha Trang lasts from late January through October, while the dry season in Da Lat runs from December through March. Da Lat, like the rest of the central highlands, is much cooler than the Mekong Delta and the coastal strip. Da Lat’s daily highs range from November to March and are typically in the low to middle 20s.

Generally, the area is impacted by monsoons during summer months, but there are some climate variations in different parts of each country at different times of the year. Finding the most suitable time of the year to explore Vietnam and Cambodia will make your trip more enjoyable and memorable. The average winter temperature in northern Vietnam is around 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), but it can drop as low as 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). On the other hand, summertime in the northern region is hot and humid with temperatures of around 32 degC (70degF) and characterized by heavy rainfalls that persist up until mid-October. Saigon is closer to the Equator and experiences consistent warm temperatures all year, with balmy days around 28degC.

In the north, warmth returns more slowly, and earlier in the season you may still experience very cold temperatures, especially in the mountains. In spring, the humidity starts to build up but it doesn’t usually rain much. Most travelers will find autumn and winter the best time to visit Vietnam, as temperatures are the most pleasant for city and outdoor activities. The summer tends to be hot and wet, although northern and higher-altitude places are cooler. South Vietnam enjoys pleasant, warm temperatures all year. However, the dry season is shorter and more pleasant, making it ideal for travel. Although rainy season can cause flooding, it is usually short-term and does not impact travel.

Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next. Rainfall also varies regionally, with the highest amounts– 3,700 millimeters annually–recorded on the Bolovens Plateau in Champasak Province. According to city rainfall stations, Savannakhet receives approximately 1,440 millimeters annually, Vientiane receives around 1,700 millimeters and Louangphrabang gets about 1,360 millimeters. These droughts are often regional and leave production in other areas of the country unaffected. Temperatures range from highs around 40degC along the Mekong in March and April to lows of 5degC or less in the uplands of Xiangkhoang and Phongsali in January. Temperatures rise steadily from February to April, when they often surpass 40 degrees Celsius.

• The coolest time to travel to Thailand between November and April is the dry and cool season.
• The dry and winter seasons begin in November and last until April.
• The southwestern monsoon, which occurs in May or June, brings rain and high humidity to the area, making it a sweaty time for anyone who isn’t a hardy person.
• This is when the monsoon comes to Central Vietnam. It is therefore best to avoid the central coast as flooding is common.
• The rainy season usually subsides in February, when you can expect warmer temperatures and more sunshine.

Lots of families choose to visit at this time of year as it coincides nicely with European summer holidays. Visitors can still come to Cambodia during monsoon season when the dust is gone and the countryside returns to its lush greenery thanks to downpours. The iconic tourism site – Angkor Temples, gets a severe decrease in visitor numbers. In some extends, these spectacular temples are more stunning in wet season with fully watered moats surrounding, which provides perfect chances to snap shots of temple reflections in the water. The best time to visit floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake by boat is the rainy season Central Vietnam experiences hot and dry weather between mid-January and late August, when temperatures can reach around 30 degrees Celsius.