More and more tourists annually choose unknown and vibrant Asia instead of advertised Europe. One of the countries that is just opening up to the world is the mysterious Vietnam. In December, the weather in this region is tolerant and kind to travelers.
Geographic features
This amazing country is located in Southeast 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 Indochinese peninsula. Almost the entire area is covered with mountains of low and medium height. In general, only 20% of the terrain is in the plains.
The country is located in the zone of subequatorial monsoon climate. Taking into account the length, the weather in Vietnam in December at different sites in the same period can be dramatically different. The land is in the tropics. Significant rainfall, high humidity and many sunny days - that's how you can briefly describe the climate in this region.
The south of the country is closer toequator. In this regard, the weather here in different seasons is almost the same. In general, in winter the thermometer stays at around 26-27 ° C, in summer it rises to 28-29 degrees.
Swinging numbers
At the same time, in the north, due to the monsoons that bring a cold wind from China, the indicators differ at different times of the year. Therefore, the temperature drops to + 15-20 ° C in winter and rises to + 22-27 ° C in summer days. Vietnam in December, January and February is especially cold.
Snow in this area is very rare and lies mainly on mountain peaks for several days. In the central regions, rain falls from September to January. East and north suffer from rainstorms from May to August. However, the highest rainfall occurs in the uplands.
It should be noted that over the past 50 years, the average air temperature in the state has increased by 0.5 degrees Celsius.
News from the north
Temperatures are lower in this part of the country than in other regions. Although it should be noted that the weather in January is characterized by lower figures. Rain in this area in December is extremely rare. Outside, thermometers show +15-20 °C. Mountainous areas tend to be colder.
Of course, as in any corner of the world, the weather in Vietnam in December can be abnormal. Many tourists noted that they even caught a figure of +5 ° C. And vice versa, in other years, the cool and cloudy north met groups of tourists with a temperature of +35 °C.
Precipitation is very low,but the closer to the coast, the more often comes a fine rain. For many tourists, this weather spoiled their mood. After all, it is not very convenient to enjoy the sights in wet clothes. Another disadvantage 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 routes
In general, guests of the country note that tours to Vietnam in December are a very good New Year's gift. But it makes no sense to linger in some northern city for a long time. Moreover, in the capital Hanoi, the average temperature is kept at 18 ° C. At the same time, +20 ° C is usually fixed in coastal Halong. Whereas in a mountain town called Sapa, the 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 see all the famous sights and buy souvenirs. And since the beaches in the north are unsuitable for swimming, there is nothing else to do here. Therefore, those who love to soak up the sun do not recommend traveling to this part of the country in search of a warm sea.
However, northern Vietnam is very beautiful in December. The weather (there are also positive reviews about this region) is strict, but at the same time it has its advantages. In particular, during this period, you can easily get acquainted with the culture and traditions of this people. By ordering a trip to one of the mountain villages, you will discover the wonderful world of Vietnameserituals. The only disadvantage of such spiritual enrichment, tourists are sure, is the lack of a good choice of hotels and cool weather on the peaks.
Travel to the center
If the dry season prevails in the north and south, then the middle part of the country in December is characterized by significant rains. The rainfall is 320 mm, while in Hanoi it is 10-15 mm.
In the beginning of the month the showers are very heavy. But every day their intensity decreases. Therefore, closer to January, precipitation may stop altogether. Temperature indicators here are much higher, sometimes they reach + 20-25 ° С. Tourists note: if the end of the rainy season falls in November, then Central Vietnam is absolutely suitable for visitors in December. The weather (guest reviews about it are usually neutral) does not interfere with enjoying your vacation. The sea warms up to 23-24 °С.
However, people complain about the instability of the climate: not every year it was possible to bask on the beaches here. Often fixed on thermometers +11 ° C. The maximum value for the entire history of observations was +34 °C. Most visitors visit this part of the country in December to get acquainted with the historical heritage.
Hot South
Although the weather favors the flow of foreigners, other factors deter visitors to the country. In particular, they do not like the very busy airports of the cities: Nha Trang, Fukuoka, Ho Chi Minh City. Another unpleasant side of the holiday, tourists say, is the increase in hotel prices.
South Vietnam in December is verywarm and sunny. The swimming season in this part of the country is open regardless of the month. Therefore, many travelers dream of a vacation 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 end of the rains. Precipitation here falls in the amount of 50 mm, which is very little. The nearest city to the center of the state, Nha Trang, is open to tourists from the second half of December. Although the temperature here is at around 22-28 ° C, the sea warms up to 25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, tourists note that there are storms in this area that pollute the beaches very much.
Relax Paradise
In general, according to the guests, Vietnam welcomes tourists well in December. Reviews of more southern cities - Mui Ne and Phan Thiet - practically do not differ from the aforementioned Nha Trang. The temperature here is 1 degree higher. Vacationers also recommend visiting this region from the second half of the month, when it finally stops raining. Also, travelers note, there are much fewer storms here.
Phu Quoc Island in 2008, people from different parts of the world named the best place to relax. The number of rainy days here is small - a maximum of 6 days per month. The air heats up to +22-29 °C, and the sea - up to 28 degrees Celsius.
There are many interesting and colorful monuments of culture and architecture in Vietnam. However, tourists come to this country for the unique clean energy and magnificent landscapes. A unique state is Vietnam. Holidays in December, the weather and sea temperature in thistime, compared to other months, is much worse, but has its advantages.
Climate change
Before you go on a trip, you should also familiarize yourself with the weather forecast, which is transmitted for the coming days. It does not hurt to get knowledge about what temperature indicators were in the country in November and January. This will help you understand the big picture.
Due to climate change and global warming, this region has suffered greatly. Vietnam is on the list of countries for which other weather conditions have become critical: droughts have increased in some lands, other regions are suffering from floods. However, these disagreements do not affect the tourist success that Vietnam has. In December or June - it doesn't matter - this country is still friendly for travelers.
