Vietnam in December: weather, weather and vacation reviews

More and more tourists annually instead of advertised Europe choose an unknown and bright Asia. One of the countries that only opens to the world is the mysterious Vietnam. In December, the weather in this region is tolerant and affectionate towards travelers.

Geographical features

This amazing country is in the South-Eastern part of Asia. The entire territory of the state is located along the South China Sea. The coastline is 1600 km. The land itself is part of the Indochina Peninsula. Almost the entire area is covered by mountains of low and medium height. In general, only 20% of the terrain falls on the plains.

The country is located in the zone of the subequatorial monsoon climate. Taking into account the length, the weather in Vietnam in December at different sites in the same period may radically differ. The earth is in the tropics. Significant precipitation, high humidity and many sunny days - that's how you can briefly describe the climatic indicators in this region.

The south of the country is closer to the equator. In this regard, the weather here in different seasons is almost the same. In general, in the winter the thermometer keeps at around 26-27 ° C, in summer it rises to 28-29 degrees.

Fluctuation of numbers

Simultaneously in the north due to the monsoon, which brings a cold wind from China, the indicators at different times of the year are different. Therefore, the temperature drops to + 15-20 ° C in winter and + 22-27 ° C rises on summer days. Vietnam in December, January and February is particularly cold.

Snow in this area is very rare and lies mostly on mountain peaks for several days. In the central regions, rain falls from September to January. The East and the North suffer from showers, beginning in May and ending in August. However, the greatest amount of precipitation falls in the area of uplands.

It should be noted that in the last 50 years the average air temperature in the country has increased by 0.5 degrees Celsius.

News from the north

In this part of the country, the temperature is lower than in other regions. Although it should be noted that the weather in January is characterized by lower figures. Rains on this territory in December are extremely rare. On the street, thermometers show + 15-20 ° C. In mountainous areas it is usually colder.

Of course, as in any part of the world, the weather in Vietnam in December may be abnormal. Many tourists noted that they even found the record +5 ° C. And, on the contrary, in other years the cool and cloudy north met groups of people with a temperature of +35 ° C.

Precipitation is very small, but the closer to the coast, the more frequent the small rain. Many tourists this weather spoiled the mood. After all, it is not very convenient to enjoy sights in wet clothes. Another negative is cold water. The sea warms up only to 18-20 degrees. The same temperature fluctuates in the air. Therefore, not every tourist dared to swim on a cloudy day.

Cultural itineraries

In general, the guests of the country note that tours to Vietnam in December are a very good New Year's gift. But lingering in some northern city for a long time does not make sense. Moreover, in the capital of Hanoi, the average temperature is kept at 18 ° C. At the same time, in coastal Halong, it is usually fixed at +20 ° C. While in a mountain town called Sapa, a thermometer usually shows no more than 10 ° C.

Experienced travelers recommend booking excursions in this region for a maximum of two days. During this time you will have time to inspect all the famous sights and buy souvenirs. And since the beaches in the north are unfit for bathing, there is nothing more to do here. Therefore, those who love to luxuriate in the sun, do not recommend going to this part of the country in search of a warm sea.

However, northern Vietnam is very beautiful in December. The weather (reviews about this region are positive) is strict, but it also has its advantages. In particular, during this period it is possible without any problems to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of this people. Ordering a trip to one of the mountain villages, you will discover the wonderful world of Vietnamese rites. The only minus of such spiritual enrichment, the tourists are sure, is the lack of a good choice of hotels and the cool weather on the peaks.

Journey to the center

If the dry season prevails in the north and south, then the average part of the country in December is characterized by considerable rains. The amount of precipitation is 320 mm, while in Hanoi - 10-15 mm.

At the beginning of the month the showers are very strong. But with each day their intensity decreases. Therefore, closer to January, precipitation may cease altogether. The temperature indices here are much higher, sometimes they reach + 20-25 ° C. Tourists say: if the end of the rainy season falls on November, then it is absolutely suitable for visitors to Central Vietnam in December. The weather (guest reviews about it are usually neutral) does not prevent you from enjoying your vacation. The sea warms up to 23-24 ° C.

However, people complain about the instability of the climate: not every year here one could luxuriate on beaches. Often fixed on the thermometer +11 ° C. The maximum indicator for the whole history of observations was +34 ° С. Most visitors visit this part of the country in December to get acquainted with the historical heritage.

Hot South

Although the weather contributes to the flow of foreigners, other factors deter the guests of the country. In particular, they do not like very busy airports in cities: Nha Trang, Fukuoka, Ho Chi Minh City. Another unpleasant side of the rest, tourists say, is the rise in prices in hotels.

South Vietnam in December is very warm and sunny. The swimming season in this part of the country is open regardless of the month. Therefore, many travelers dream of a holiday in this part of the country in the winter. Especially a lot of people come here at the end of the year, before the holidays.

The beginning of winter in the south is the period of the end of rains. Precipitation here drops out in an amount of 50 mm, which is very small. The nearest city to the center of the state, Nha Trang, is open for tourists from the second half of December. Although the temperature here stands at 22-28 ° C, the sea warms up to 25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, tourists note that on this territory there are storms that pollute the beaches very much.

Paradise for rest

In general, the guests say, Vietnam welcomes tourists well in December. Reviews of more southern cities - Mui Ne and Phan Thiet - practically do not differ from the above Nha Trang. The temperature here is 1 degree higher. Vacationers are also recommended to visit this region from the second half of the month, when it finally stops raining. Also, travelers note, there are much fewer storms here.

In 2008, people from different parts of the world called Fukukok Island the best place for recreation. The number of rainy days here is small - maximum 6 days per month. The air is heated to + 22-29 ° C, and the sea is heated to 28 degrees Celsius.

In Vietnam, many interesting and colorful monuments of culture and architecture. However, tourists come to this country for their unique clean energy and magnificent landscapes. The unique state is Vietnam. Rest in December, the weather and sea temperature at this time, compared to other months, is much worse, but have their advantages.

Changes in the climate

Before you go on a trip, you should also read the weather forecast, which is broadcast for the next few days. It will not hurt to get knowledge about what temperature indicators were in the country in November and January. This will help to understand the big picture.

Due to climate change and global warming, this region has suffered considerably. Vietnam is on the list of countries for which other weather conditions have become critical: droughts have increased in some lands, and other regions suffer from floods. However, these disagreements do not affect the tourist success that Vietnam has. In December or June - it does not matter - this country is still friendly to travelers.