The socialist Republic of Vietnam has a unique geographical position, namely: the country is so elongated in shape that it covers several climatic zones at once.
The southern part of the state is located in the part where the tropical monsoon climate dominates, and the seasons are recognized depending on how much precipitation has fallen and in which direction the wind blows.
The climate of Vietnam is characterized by heavy tropical rains that begin in May and end in October. The rest of the year, the dry season is set in the south of the country. For all twelve months, the sea water temperature in this part of Vietnam has been at + 26-28 degrees Celsius.
The climate of Vietnam, if we talk about its northern part, is changing somewhat. In this zone, there is a more pronounced transition from winter to spring and from summer to autumn. North Vietnam is located in a tropical climate zone. In the period from June to August there are heavy rains, despite the fact that the weather is hot. At the same time, in the winter in the northern provinces there is a huge amount of precipitation, and the air temperature decreases.
In the central regions of the country in winter the climate is milder than in the north of Vietnam, however, it is somewhat cooler here in the summer than in the southern part of the state.
The climate of Vietnam has another notable feature - a high level of humidity, so not every tourist feels as comfortable as possible here.
In the first two spring months in the southern part of Vietnam, the air temperature rises significantly, the sea becomes warm, and it can provide some relief from the heat. At the same time, already in early May, the climate of Vietnam at this geographical point becomes different - heavy tropical showers begin, so there are not so many people who want to relax.
In the central provinces in spring, air temperature is set, which ranges from +22 to +27 degrees Celsius, and it rains periodically. In May, the weather is quite hot here.
In the spring, the north of the country is also very warm, but there is much more rainfall.
The summer time in Vietnam is individual for each geographical area. In the south of the country, the air temperature reaches +33 degrees Celsius, and the rains are plentiful and regular. Recently, in the north of Vietnam, hotter weather has been established in the summer months than in the south of the state, and showers here are not uncommon. In the central part of Vietnam, the weather is less or less dry in summer, but in August there is a huge amount of rainfall. The water temperature in the country during this period of the year is +29 degrees Celsius.
Autumn in the southern provinces of Vietnam again brings heavy rainfall, which usually occurs in the afternoon. However, the temperature of the air and water is quite high. In addition, storms are characteristic of this zone in autumn.
Many Russian tourists consider Vietnam as the country for autumn holidays. The climate in November in the south of the country is characterized by a decrease in rainfall. Despite the fact that there is a high level of humidity, the beginning of autumn is easier to tolerate than in Egypt and Turkey. The climate of Vietnam in September allows diving enthusiasts to explore the depths of the South China Sea, since this type of vacation in this country is considered one of the most affordable.
Winter in Vietnam is the best time for a beach holiday. The temperature of both air and water allows you to sunbathe and enjoy swimming. An exception is northern and central Vietnam, where it is cooler due to severe dampness.