![]() Many shops and markets, plus all government offices, close for the duration of the Tet celebrations, as do many tourist sites. Celebrations typically last a full week, with many Vietnamese returning to their ancestral homes, so this is one of the busiest times for travel for both locals and visitors. The Lunar New Year-Tet, the biggest festival of the year-falls between late January and mid-February (varying by year). If you want to avoid the crowds at this time of year, this is one of the best times to visit the north. However, the still-cool far north of Vietnam is far from crowded this month, even at such popular destinations as Sapa, Ha Giang, and Halong Bay. ![]() January is definitely a high tourist season month in Vietnam, especially in the beach areas of Central Vietnam, plus the top-draw destinations of the south, where Mekong Delta river travel is at its peak. And do bring some warm clothing for evenings and early mornings, which are much cooler than daytime. There’s little need for raingear in January, but be sure to bring your swimwear and appropriately light clothing. ![]() Things will be cooler in the Central Highlands, however. Things warm up as you head south, and the beach resorts of central and southern Vietnam bask in sunshine with average temperatures fluctuating between 68☏ (20☌) and a balmy 86☏ (30☌), respectively. You’ll need to pack some warm clothing and a rainproof against damp, foggy weather. And spectacular Halong Bay is renowned for being quite hazy at this time of year-not the best time for photographing. Temperatures in the north can drop below 50☏ (18☌), and mountainous areas like Sapa, Mau Son (Lang Son) and Ha Giang can even get snow. However, Hanoi and the north can be quite chilly (averaging 64☏/18☌) and even foggy, particularly at night, with lingering showers. January is the heart of dry season, and you can expect plenty of sunshine and gorgeous blue skies.
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