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Vietnam travel guides: before you fly and on the ground

The questions travellers ask before a trip to Vietnam, answered with the sources on the page.

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  • Staying in touch
  • Packing
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When to go

When to visit Vietnam: the regions and their seasons

When to visit Vietnam: the north's four seasons, the south's dry and rainy halves, and the central coast's late rain, with the months for each region.

Checked October 2, 2026

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