January is a great time to visit Vietnam’s southern beach resorts including Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc and Con Dao as this time of year normally sees long sunny, cloudless days with little rain.

Saigon and the Mekong Delta see similarly settled and ideal conditions.

Hoi An can be cooler at this time of year with temperatures in the low 20’s, sometimes not warm enough to lay by the pool. Some rainfall can be expected, usually in the form of the occasional late afternoon downpour.

In Hanoi, temperatures can be an issue in January, when it can be quite chilly at night and in the early mornings. Jackets required! The average temperature is still around 17 degrees during the daytime.

Cruising on Halong Bay is beautiful at any time of year but cruising in Halong Bay in January means dressing for cooler weather. There can be beautiful misty mornings in the Winter in Halong Bay.

Those heading into the mountains north of Hanoi should be prepared for cold conditions in the Winter and hot days but chilly nights and early mornings in the summer.