In February the weather is at its best in 11 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
CentralGreatSouth Central Coast
Empty beaches, Cham towers and a seafood scene locals guard jealously.
SouthGreatSoutheast coast
Saigon's weekend beach, with sunrise and sunset over the sea.
CentralGreatCentral Highlands
Volcanoes, lava-tube caves and a lake dotted with green islands.
CentralGreatCentral Coast
Beach city, bridge city, and the gateway to Hoi An and Hue.
SouthGreatMekong Delta
The playboy prince, folk music and wind turbines in the sea.
SouthGreatMekong Delta
Coconut country: canals, orchards and islands in the Mekong.
SouthGreatSouth Central Coast
Red and white sand dunes, kitesurfing winds and a fishing fleet at dawn.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
A thousand-year-old capital that still lives on the sidewalk.
Still cool and damp, with fine drizzle in Hanoi. Tet (Lunar New Year) often falls now — wonderful atmosphere, but transport books out and some shops close for days.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 22°C | 51 mm | Great |
| Bac Ninh | 22°C | 50 mm | Great |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 21°C | 79 mm | Good |
| Cao Bang | 20°C | 85 mm | Good |
Drier and warming up — a good time to start a central-coast trip, though the sea may still be choppy.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quy Nhon | 26°C | 52 mm | Great |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 30°C | 14 mm | Great |
| Da Nang | 24°C | 82 mm | Great |
Dry and sunny. Tet may fall now — cities empty out and the delta comes alive with flower markets.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | 29°C | 6 mm | Great |
| Bac Lieu | 31°C | 15 mm | Great |
| Ben Tre | 31°C | 13 mm | Great |
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 32°C | 6 mm | Great |
| Dong Thap | 32°C | 19 mm | Great |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 32°C | 21 mm | Great |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 33°C | 19 mm | Good |
| Binh Duong | 33°C | 22 mm | Good |