Climate & Weather Guide in Vietnam

Vietnam has a highly varied climate shaped by its long north-south geography, monsoon winds, and mountain terrain. The north has a humid subtropical pattern with cooler winters, the central coast is hotter and much wetter during storm season, and the south is consistently warm with distinct wet and dry seasons. Köppen classifications for Vietnam are mainly tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, and humid subtropical in the far north, with most of the country remaining hot and humid through the year. For residents and expats, climate comfort depends strongly on region, altitude, and tolerance for heat, humidity, and seasonal flooding.