July is a month of trade-offs across Vietnam. Here is what to expect, region by region.
Peak of the rainy season, with heavy downpours and the risk of typhoons along the coast. Ha Long Bay cruises can be cancelled at short notice.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cao Bang | 32°C | 285 mm | Fair |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 32°C | 311 mm | Fair |
| Bac Ninh | 33°C | 320 mm | Fair |
| Hanoi | 33°C | 329 mm | Fair |
Hot and dry on the coast, busy with domestic holidaymakers. Highlands are green and rainy.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | 33°C | 118 mm | Good |
| Quy Nhon | 34°C | 113 mm | Good |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 28°C | 350 mm | Fair |
Regular afternoon storms, but travel is rarely disrupted. Phu Quoc's west coast is rainy and the sea rough.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 31°C | 168 mm | Good |
| Vung Tau | 30°C | 211 mm | Good |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 31°C | 262 mm | Fair |
| Bac Lieu | 30°C | 295 mm | Fair |
| Ben Tre | 30°C | 314 mm | Fair |
| Dong Thap | 30°C | 316 mm | Fair |
| Binh Duong | 31°C | 361 mm | Wet / extreme |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 31°C | 376 mm | Wet / extreme |
In July, expect heavy rain or uncomfortable heat or cold in Binh Duong and Dong Nai & Cat Tien. You can still go — just keep plans flexible.