◆ Guide · April 2026
When to move — and where
Vietnam has five cities worth living in, each with a different monsoon calendar. Pick the right city and the right month.
The map
Click a city
Seasonal calendar
Month by month
Best time OK Avoid (monsoon/heat)
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | ||||||||||||
| Ho Chi Minh City | ||||||||||||
| Hanoi | ||||||||||||
| Nha Trang | ||||||||||||
| Da Lat |
Rule of thumb: Arrive in Da Nang or Nha Trang between January and April for the best weather window. Hanoi peaks in October–November. Avoid HCMC's wet season (May–October) for your first month — it rains hard daily.