In May the weather is at its best in 2 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
Heat and humidity build and afternoon storms begin. Rice terraces in the mountains are being flooded and planted — beautiful, if warm.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 31°C | 225 mm | Good |
| Bac Ninh | 31°C | 245 mm | Fair |
| Cao Bang | 30°C | 289 mm | Fair |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 31°C | 291 mm | Fair |
Hot, dry and sunny — classic beach weather. In the Central Highlands the rainy season is starting.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | 32°C | 77 mm | Great |
| Quy Nhon | 33°C | 116 mm | Good |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 30°C | 222 mm | Good |
The rainy season starts: short, heavy afternoon downpours that usually clear quickly. Mangoes and durian in season.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | 31°C | 158 mm | Great |
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 33°C | 140 mm | Good |
| Bac Lieu | 32°C | 223 mm | Good |
| Ben Tre | 33°C | 223 mm | Good |
| Dong Thap | 32°C | 241 mm | Fair |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 33°C | 241 mm | Fair |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 33°C | 257 mm | Fair |
| Binh Duong | 33°C | 259 mm | Fair |
