Vietnam Weather in May: Temperatures & Best Places to Visit

Vietnam weather in May Overview

In general, May is not really a good time to travel to Vietnam but still, it’s not that bad. The average temperature throughout the country in this month is around 29°C - 30°C and there is almost no difference with temperatures in each region. 

At this time, the Central region is close to reaching its peak of heat while the South begins to gradually shift into the rainy season, especially towards the end of the month. It has brought a welcome relief from the humid heat of the past few months. The North also begins to experience more rain, although the temperature is rising continuously as it enters the hot summer.

May weather in North

May marks the summertime in North Vietnam as it gets hotter day after day with the possibility of showers. Although the average temperature here is around only 29°C this month, you still can feel the heat of summer as sunshine hours are much longer than rainy time. Fortunately, in the mountainous area, it has not been affected by the heat of May. In fact, it still is a good month to visit some famous remote destinations like Mu Cang Chai and Sapa. You can also visit Ha Giang too, but have to check the weather forecast frequently as it starts to have more rain here.

May weather in Central

May in Vietnam offers the best time to visit the beaches in Hoi An, Da Nang, and Nha Trang when the average temperatures fluctuate around 30°C. In addition, the North of Hue also experiences a great condition of Vietnam's climate in May. When it comes to the West of the Central Highlands and Da Lat, there is an increase in rainfall despite several dry spells.

May weather in South

Rain is likely to increase in the South, which has helped reduce the high temperatures over the past few months but there can still be several dry spells. Vietnam's average temperature in May is 28°C in the South. Rain tends to fall frequently in the afternoon, often with heavy rains.

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Best Places to Travel in Vietnam’s May

Do you have any plans for your upcoming trip to Vietnam in May? Let's take a look at some of the most beautiful travel destinations that give the best in May.

Mai Chau with rain festival

In May every year, Thai people in Mai Chau organize a rain praying festival. Rain praying for Muong people takes place in My Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province. As for the festival to pray for the rain of Thai people in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, during the festival, people go to pray for rain everywhere in the village, then light torches and go around the village.

Rain Festival in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh

Halong Bay - a good time for cruising

Ha Long is one of the ideal destinations in Vietnam during May that you should not miss. Halong Bay, located on the West bank of the Tonkin Gulf, is one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world that many tourists love and choose to relax. It is a beautiful bay with sea and 1,969 islands, as well as large and small natural scenery.

The period from May to June is the best time to travel to Ha Long. At this time, the weather is cool, not too hot, suitable for swimming and sightseeing. Vietnam weather in May is perfect to take a Halong Bay cruise for one or two nights.

Hoi An - Tourist destination should not be missed

The climate in Hoi An is divided into two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry seasons, of which May is a beautiful time, and the fresh air is suitable for visiting and swimming in Cu Lao Cham. Hoi An is famous for its rustic, simple, and attractive beauty. In addition to traditional values ​​and unique architecture, it also preserves a massive cultural foundation. Travel to learn about customs, beliefs, folk art, festivals, and romantic natural landscapes. In addition, you also discover unique cuisine with famous dishes such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, white rose cake, etc. 

Hoi An beautiful in May

Travel tips in Vietnam's May

• Bring along rain ponchos, umbrellas, flip-flops/waterproof shoes to deal with sudden heavy showers.
• Prepare sunscreen and apply it every 2 hours to protect yourself from the sun and high UV index. 
• Hunts deals for hotels and Vietnam domestic flights since March for your trip in May to get the extremely low promotional price.

Hopefully, this guideline on Vietnam weather in May will help you out to plan a vacation to this beautiful country. If you are looking for a Vietnam tour to travel in May, please do not hesitate to contact BestPrice Travel.

You might also like to know about Vietnam's weather in June.

MinKJ

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