Vietnam in January 2021. Weather and where to relax

Find out from tourist reviews about the weather in Vietnam in January: is it comfortable to relax, how to dress, are there hurricanes, storms and tropical rains? We advise where to relax in Vietnam in January.

Water and air temperature

January is the coldest month of the year. It is easy to feel it in the north of the country and in the highlands, but real summer reigns in the southern resorts of Vietnam in January! Tourists who come to a tropical country from the Russian winter find the weather too hot due to the temperature difference. However, acclimatization is quick and you will feel comfortable in a couple of days.

Despite the winter, there is a lot of sun. You will tan beautifully! If you spend a lot of time on the beaches, it is easy to get sunburn, so be sure to use a good sunscreen.

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Maria: "We spent the 2020 New Year holidays in Nha Trang. We were very pleased, especially with the weather, without the exhausting heat. The sea was very warm, clean and calm."

Albert: "In January, my divers and friends went to Phu Quoc Island to dive and enjoy the underwater beauty. The weather was stable + 30 ° C, at night two degrees colder. The water temperature is + 28 ° C, which is ideal for diving. Even wetsuits are not put on when diving. "

Rash Vem beach in Fukuoka

Precipitation and hurricanes

January weather in Vietnam does not threaten any cataclysms. The monsoons are long over! In the south of the country, where most tourists rest, there is a lot of sun. The air humidity is high - more than 70%, but there is practically no rain. But in the north and central coast, the sky is often covered by clouds, so an umbrella and raincoat will not be superfluous.

Ksenia: "We were vacationing with children in Mui Ne in January. Excellent weather. Children splash on the beach from dawn and until ten o'clock. Then the waves become stronger, and kite surfers come, who beautifully decorate the landscape. The beach is clean, the water is warm."

Tour prices in January

Where to relax in Vietnam in January

The country's territory stretches from south to north for 1750 km, so the weather in different parts is different. It is cool in the north and in the mountains in winter, you cannot swim in the sea. When booking a hotel in North Vietnam in January 2021, check if your room has heaters and hot water.

The central resorts are usually windy and humid. The weather is better in Nha Trang. Compared to December, precipitation is less - only 30 mm per month. Daytime air temperature + 27 ° С, and sea water + 22 ... + 24 ° С. January Nha Trang is popular with tourists who do not tolerate extreme heat.

January is a great time for a beach holiday in southern resorts. In Mui Ne, Phan Thiet and Phu Quoc Island, winter is high season. The weather in South Vietnam in January is ideal for beach activities, water parks, excursions, surfing, diving, sea fishing, mineral springs and shopping.

Some tourists come to the tropics for the entire cold period, while others enjoy their winter holidays on the beaches. The flow of tourists is growing at times, so tours to Vietnam in January are 15-30% more expensive than in early December.

In Mui Ne, Phan Thieh and Fukuoka, the usual New Year is brightly celebrated, and at the end of January - early February they celebrate the New Year according to the lunar calendar (Tet). The colorful celebrations last for several days and are accompanied by parades, fireworks, food and flower fairs.

Halong Bay

How to dress for the weather

You don't need warm clothes for a holiday in the south of Vietnam in January. All you need is a bathing suit, a light hat, and beachwear. In the evenings it is a little chilly, a fresh wind blows, so you have to warm up for the promenade. If you are going on an excursion to the north of the country or planning a trip to the mountains, bring trousers, a warm jacket and a sweater. Snow can lie on the highest peaks.

Nina Konopleva: "In the evening, the air temperature drops to + 20 ° C, a refreshing wind blows from the sea, and I want to put on a light jacket."

Should I go to Vietnam in January?

A trip to the tropics in the middle of winter is suitable for pleasant beach holidays, outdoor activities and excursions. If you do not know where to relax in Vietnam in January 2021, choose resorts in the south of the country. The weather is sunny and dry. You can sunbathe, swim, have fun, get acquainted with Vietnamese cuisine and sights. The only negative of the high season is the prices. Don't count on a very cheap vacation!