Vietnam is a country rich in ancient temple complexes and picturesque nature. In addition, there are excellent white-sand beaches and a long coastline, which is washed by the waves of the South China Sea and attracts tourists from literally all over the world. There is also the famous Halong Bay with more than three hundred motley islands. Vietnam in July and in any other month of the year is great for both a beach and an educational sightseeing holiday.
Peculiarities of the country's climate: general information
The climate of this country is mostly tropical monsoon. However, in the north it looks more like a subtropical one, and in the south it looks like a subequatorial one. There are no significant temperature changes during the year. In the north, the hottest season lasts from May to October. The temperature during this period, as a rule, rises to 30-33°C. Fans of heat are best to go to Vietnam in July-August (this applies to the north of the country). In the south, temperatures are relatively stable throughout the year. This gives tourists the opportunity to come constantly to Vietnam. Holidays in July here will be as good as,for example, in October. At the same time, regardless of the month, the average humidity is about 80%. In addition, an amazing feature is that absolutely in all regions of the country there are both dry and rainy seasons.
Beach vacation
If we talk about the features of a beach holiday in this part of Indochina, then, on the one hand, due to high temperatures, it may seem to someone that summer is not the best time to visit these places. Those who travel to Vietnam in July should be prepared for the fact that, in addition to high air temperatures, they can expect quite a lot of precipitation. Humidity on the coast during this period can reach 80-90%.
On the other hand, at this time the water gets very hot, its temperature can rise to 29°C. This makes it possible for everyone to swim completely calmly. In addition, do not forget that holidays in Vietnam in July are quite budgetary, since summer in Southeast Asia is officially considered the low season. During this period, there is a significant reduction in prices, there are no problems with booking hotels on the coast, and in the struggle for the attention of tourists, many companies are ready to provide the highest level of service. At the same time, for the most comfortable beach holiday, tour operators advise choosing southeastern and central Vietnam in July.
List of the best places for a beach holiday
One of the best places to stayat this time, the small city of Hoi An, which is located in the middle part of the country, on the coast of the Gulf of Tonkin, is considered. In July, the weather here is very hot, and the rainfall reaches only 110-150 mm. The air temperature warms up to 30-32°C, and the water temperature - up to 25-28°C. In addition to Hoi An, those who want to go to Vietnam in July should pay attention to one of the most famous seaside resorts - Nha Trang - and the country's tourist capital - Mui Ne. These cities are located closer to the central part, and the air temperature in the middle of summer rises here to 27-30°C. As for sea water, it manages to warm up to 28-29°C.
Sightseeing vacation
Resting in the hot summer months on the tropical coast, do not forget about the excellent opportunity to visit a large number of Asian temples and various architectural monuments. Such abundance is primarily due to the fact that this is an original country with a very rich culture, in which philosophy and four directions in religion (Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Taoism) are intertwined. Arriving in Vietnam in July, you should definitely visit the amazing beauty of Halong Bay, which is home to a mythological dragon, which is one of the varieties of the Loch Ness monster. Also here you can watch a puppet show, learn the characteristic features of painting on silk and plunge into the world of national dances. In addition, any tourist who has planned a holiday in Vietnam in July should definitely look at the famous Marble Mountains, whichformed from the islands, or take a tour of the unique Mekong River.
