Vietnam
Plan a visit or move to Vietnam with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers must submit a health declaration when entering or transiting through Vietnam.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Health declaration requirement for entry or transit
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Vietnam month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vietnam are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and August the wettest (about 419 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 14.2 | 62 | 4.3 |
| February | 22.1 | 15.1 | 51 | 4.1 |
| March | 25.6 | 18.7 | 81 | 4.0 |
| April | 29.2 | 21.9 | 100 | 6.2 |
| May | 31.5 | 24.8 | 217 | 8.2 |
| June | 33.3 | 26.6 | 267 | 8.7 |
| July | 32.8 | 26.4 | 316 | 8.8 |
| August | 31.8 | 25.9 | 419 | 7.7 |
| September | 30.9 | 24.9 | 344 | 8.0 |
| October | 28.2 | 21.9 | 209 | 7.5 |
| November | 25.8 | 18.7 | 60 | 7.2 |
| December | 21.6 | 14.4 | 33 | 5.6 |
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- Vietnam War
Armed conflict (c. 1955 – 30 April 1975) between North Vietnam and its allies and South Vietnam and its allies.
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01 · OverviewVietnam, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Vietnam took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Vietnam
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Vietnam
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Vietnam
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06 · TravelTravelling through Vietnam
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Vietnam
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Vietnam
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, and the total national population is estimated at 95,540,395.
02 · Q&AWhere is Vietnam located and what is its total area?
Vietnam is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 329,560 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Vietnam?
The official currency is Dong (VND) and the recognized languages include vi, en, fr, zh, km.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Vietnam?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Vietnam include Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong, Cần Thơ, Huế.
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