Vietnam travel guide
Vietnam in November is very good for Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and southern Vietnam, with highs near 31°C, lows near 20°C and about 75 mm of rain. The central coast remains variable. It is a favoured month for honeymoons and busy, so book early.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Very good for Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and southern Vietnam; central coast remains variable.
This guide explains what Vietnam is like in November: the weather, how busy it is, what to plan and who the month suits. Figures are typical values from our destination research, so check a forecast before you travel. Weather differs sharply by region, so read the notes for the north, centre and south.
November is a settled month. Highs reach about 31°C and lows about 20°C, with about 75 mm of rain and humidity near 76 percent, a big improvement on October. Hanoi and Ha Long Bay are very good, and the south is comfortable. The central coast remains variable, so Hoi An and Da Nang can still have wet spells. Evenings in the north start to cool.
November suits honeymooners, couples and first-time visitors who want comfortable weather in the north and south. It is also a good month for Sapa, which is appealing from September to November. Beach lovers focused on Da Nang may prefer March or April.
November is much drier than October, at about 75 mm compared with about 220 mm, and about three degrees cooler at the low end. December is drier still at about 35 mm, and more clearly peak season. For a balanced trip, November is an excellent compromise. See also October and December.
November marks the start of the busy window that runs to April, so the best Ha Long Bay cabins and central hotels sell early. Prices are higher than in the wet months but usually lower than at Christmas and New Year. Because the central coast stays variable, consider flying between regions and keep the central stay compact. This is a good month for a full north-to-south route. Our packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately, and Indian travellers need an e-visa, covered in the Vietnam visa guide for Indians.
This guide is compiled from published tourism and weather information and traveller reports about Vietnam, and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Weather, prices and schedules change, so confirm details before you book.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Vietnam.
November has highs near 31°C and lows near 20°C, with about 75 mm of rain and humidity near 76 percent. It is very good for Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and southern Vietnam, while the central coast remains variable.
Yes. It is one of the favoured months, with comfortable weather in the north and south. The central coast can still be variable, so keep that leg flexible.
Yes. March, April, October and November are the favoured honeymoon months. November suits Ha Long Bay and Hanoi. Book a balcony cabin cruise and central hotels early.
Demand rises from November and runs to April, so popular cruises and central hotels fill early. It is busier than the wet months but usually quieter than Christmas and New Year.
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and southern Vietnam are the strongest. The central coast is variable, so keep Hoi An and Da Nang flexible, and consider a short stay with a spare half-day.
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