Vietnam has an astonishing and varied geography, delicious cuisine, beautiful beaches and a low cost of living. So it is understandable if you have already set your eyes on Vietnam as your next destination. But, the end of the year is coming and you still haven’t decided when to come to Vietnam? So why not visit Vietnam in December? Let us tell you why choosing to visit Vietnam in December is the best idea of vacation you could have.
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Because it is the best time of the year to come to the island of Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc has a tropical climate and it is not worthwhile going during the monsoon. That’s why for this seaside destination the best time to visit is from November to March. Phu Quoc will be fine and dry and a perfect place to relax at the beach. The most beautiful beach in Phu Quoc is Bai Sao Beach, a long white sand beach with the beautiful emerald sea.
Relax at Phu Quoc island
And besides going to the beach there are other activities to do nearby. Among them, are the Tranh waterfalls (Thác Suối Tranh) that you can access walking or the Coi Nguon Museum with bronze and ceramics telling Phu Quoc’s history. You can also choose to visit the fish sauce manufacture or one of the pearl farms on a half-day tour.
Temperatures are cooler
Know that Hanoi and North Vietnam have a distinct winter and summer season. The cool but mostly dry winter lasts from November to April.
To visit the north of Vietnam, you will preferably choose the period between the end of September and December, where temperatures are cooler, especially at night, avoiding possible typhoons and the high heat of spring and the violent rains of July and August.
The south enjoys a quasi-permanent heat, accompanied by humidity, more reasonable in winter so the recommended period, drier and sunny, is from December to April.
That’s why if your idea is to escape the hot summer of Vietnam, but still enjoy a pleasant temperature in the center and south of Vietnam, including a beach destination, you can choose to come to Vietnam in December.
To spend holidays in the sun
And if you seek to escape the cold to come to Vietnam then you won´t be disappointed either as you will enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling and swimming in the turquoise waters of the best beaches of Vietnam. Sipping a cocktail relaxing and working on your tan can be just the perfect holiday for you to think when coming to Vietnam in December for the holidays. And why not bring along the towels, sunglasses and your family and enjoy a different Christmas beach holiday this year!
Advises when coming to Vietnam in December
In December, it is often cold in Hanoi and especially in North-western region such as Sapa. Snow occasionally comes and leaves but it might get colder than expected. That is why it is good to prepare warm clothes. As you move southward, it is not as dry and cold, you will be welcomed by pleasant breezes and the sun on until late afternoon.
Flights to Vietnam may increase considerably closer to the Christmas period so plan your travel way ahead. When away from home during Christmas, don´t even think about getting your mashed potatoes or roasted turkey, but instead, you will get to experience a whole different taste with Pho, Bun Cha or Nem ram.
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