In November the weather is at its best in 9 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
A thousand-year-old capital that still lives on the sidewalk.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
Craft villages, ancient pagodas and UNESCO-listed Quan Ho folk song.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Karst peaks, jade rivers and Southeast Asia's grandest border waterfall.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Vietnam's largest natural lake, and stilt-house homestays on its shore.
SouthGreatSoutheast coast
Saigon's weekend beach, with sunrise and sunset over the sea.
SouthGreatSouth Central Coast
Red and white sand dunes, kitesurfing winds and a fishing fleet at dawn.
CentralGreatCentral Highlands
Volcanoes, lava-tube caves and a lake dotted with green islands.
SouthGreatSoutheast
Rainforest, gibbons and crocodile lakes in Cat Tien National Park.
Clear, crisp autumn weather and buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang. Pleasant days, cooler nights in the mountains.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 26°C | 59 mm | Great |
| Bac Ninh | 26°C | 53 mm | Great |
| Cao Bang | 24°C | 64 mm | Great |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 25°C | 82 mm | Great |
Floods and storms remain likely along the coast. Nha Trang's rainy season peaks around now.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Nong Geopark | 28°C | 147 mm | Great |
| Da Nang | 27°C | 362 mm | Fair |
| Quy Nhon | 28°C | 374 mm | Wet / extreme |
The rains are ending and the dry season returns. Excellent month for the south.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | 29°C | 119 mm | Great |
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 31°C | 135 mm | Great |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 31°C | 160 mm | Great |
| Binh Duong | 31°C | 161 mm | Great |
| Ben Tre | 30°C | 180 mm | Good |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 31°C | 179 mm | Good |
| Bac Lieu | 30°C | 199 mm | Good |
| Dong Thap | 31°C | 195 mm | Good |
In November, expect heavy rain or uncomfortable heat or cold in Quy Nhon. You can still go — just keep plans flexible.