Vietnam - weather & travel conditions in February

Weather

Weather in February gives you good conditions to travel in Vietnam. The weather in the North will remain anywhere from cool to cold with the average temperature around 17 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, but a misty haze or drizzle is not unusual, especially in coastal areas. In the far north mountainous areas, the weather in February is dry but a little cold and sometimes foggy.

In Central Vietnam, February is the starting point of the dry season, with a pleasantly warm temperature. Hue is covered by a warm and dry atmosphere, while beaches in Hoi An and Danang are likely to be bathed in the sunshine with just a light sprinkling of rain sometimes and the average temperature is around 25°C. Nha Trang and its beaches enjoy the blue sky and higher temperatures, whilst the climate of Dalat and the Central Highlands is cooler thanks to the altitude and is ideal for trekking and adventure activities. The South Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne, Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc offer good weather throughout February. The average temperature is around 27 °C, with blue sky, full of sunshine and little to no rain. If you are beach lover then Mui Ne or Phu Quoc will be good choices.

Visit Vietnam in February, you can feel the vibe of Tet Holiday is coming

Average Temperature & Precipitation in Vietnam in February

February average Temperature and Precipitation in various locations in Vietnam

Events

Lunar New Year festival (Tet)
This is the most important and popular holiday and festival in Vietnam. It is the Vietnamese New Year marking the arrival of spring based on the lunar calendar. The whole Tet will last for around 10 days from 23rd of the 12th lunar month with the first ceremony taken to send of the God of Kitchen to the Heaven until at least the third day of the first lunar month. There are lots of customs practiced during Tet including ancestral worshipping, visiting relatives and temples, enjoying festive activities, parties and relax. Read more Tet in Vietnam.
 

How to do and what to expect if travel to Vietnam in February

It is a great time to discover Vietnam.

If you are a classic style traveler then it is totally easy to draft your itinerary since all the main highlights are in good condition to travel.

Trekking in the mountainous areas such as Sapa, Ha Giang and so on is quite good since the weather is dry. Anyway, your view could be affected by fog and haze sometimes.

If you love sun, sea and sand then head south where all the beaches offer excellent condition.

Traveling to Vietnam in February you will have a chance to witness and join in with locals the most exciting time of the year. Few days before the Tet, the scene is so lovely with colors and busy atmosphere of buying, selling and preparation for Tet. During and right after the Tet, the whole country is so excited with festive activities that organized everywhere as part of the celebration.

Do not miss an opportunity if you are invited to join one of the family’s meals during this holiday.

Expect some tourist sites, shops and markets as well as all government offices to be closed during the actual date of Tet ( at least 4 days). Also, most restaurants (not all, especially those for tourists) will be closed during the peak of Tet for around 4 or 5 days. Thus Tet may not be the best time for culinary tour fans but there will be donzens of activities for you to enjoy, especially when you have already well planned for food.

Calculate well the timetable to avoid being stuck with transport. International flights to the country should be booked well in advance since lots of oversea Vietnamese will take flight home this time to join with their family for the Tet.

The week before Tet sees millions of Vietnamese travel from the South (where most of industrial zones gather) to the North for family reunion whilst it happens the same after Tet but from the North to the South when people back to work.

So, if you plan to travel in Vietnam before Tet, choose to start your itinerary from the North then head South to avoid the crowd and do it the opposite way if you plan to travel here after the Tet.

The price for most of services will be increase a little during this time, and some can be up to 30 or 40%.