February in Vietnam

February is among the best time to visit Vietnam. There are many events, festivals in Vietnam this month.

February is spring in Northern Vietnam, dry season in the Central and the South. For Vietnamese people, this is the most important time of the year with traditional festivals.

TET, Vietnamese traditional new year normally falls in February

Weather in Vietnam in February

North of Vietnam and Hanoi are getting warmer in February with sunlight appears sometimes. The average temperature in Hanoi, Halong Bay is around 20 °C with low humidity, while it is still cool in highland travel areas of Sapa, Ha Giang. There is not much rain this season and is among the best time of the year to visit this area. It is still a bit cold sometimes in February in some part in North Vietnam so travelers should prepare warm clothes.

Hue, Da Nang, Hoian and Central area and southward to the South with Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong delta are much warmer with the average temperature around 26 – 30 °C, a good time to visit or relax on a beach holiday in Vietnam.

Festivals and travel events in February 2024

• Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) with the first new year date falls on 10 February 2024. This is the biggest event of Vietnamese people with 7-10 day holiday
• Go Dong Da Festival (Hanoi) on 14 February 2024
• Huong Pagoda (Perfume pagoda) with the opening ceremony for its 3 month festival will be held on 15 February 2024
• Lim Festival (Bac Ninh province) with main shows on 22 February 2024

Places to visit in Vietnam in February

Vietnamese Traditional New Year is the biggest holiday of the country and there are many festivals before and after Tet almost every. The 1st date of 2024, Vietnamese Lunar Year is on 10th February 2024.

If you travel to Vietnam in winter, during Tet holiday, you should join a local family to see how they welcome their new year.

• Hanoi: City center, nearby villages to see local traditional new year holiday activities

• Halong: Cruise on the bay

• Mai Chau: Home-stay

• Moc Chau: Home-stay

• Hoian: The town, nearby villages

• Ho Chi Minh City: The city, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta

• Phu Quoc: Beach vacation

Northern

After Tet, these are festival travelers should not miss

• Lim festival: the 13^th day of the first lunar month. The festival is in Bac Binh province, 35 KM from Hanoi. The festival is famous for the Quan Ho folk songs and some traditional activities.
• Chua Huong festival (Perfume Pagoda): Opens on the 6^th of the first lunar calendar month and never last until next open date.
• Yen Tu Pagoda festival: 10^th of the first lunar calendar month. The pagoda is in Quang Ninh province, 130 KM from Hanoi, on the way to Halong Bay. To combine this destination with a cruise in Halong Bay, travelers need 1 day more.

February is a good time for both classic and adventure travel to the North of Vietnam. During this spring period, flowers are blooming everywhere and travelers have a chance to meet happy people with colorful dresses. This is the best time for family tours to Vietnam.

Highlights of the North of Vietnam during February: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Mai Chau.

Central

Less rain and low humidity with sunlight, Central Vietnam in February is fine for sightseeing with Hue, Da Nang, Hoian, My Son Holy Land. And of course, beaches in this area are also interesting.

Southern

Not too hot or much rain, South of Vietnam with beaches Nha Trang, Muine, Phu Quoc are wonderful. Mighty Mekong Delta and Saigon metropolis are the destinations to visit.

Best Vietnam tours if you travel to Vietnam in February:

• Beach Resorts of Central and South Vietnam
• Central Vietnam With World Heritage
• Discover Vietnam, country of Dragons tour

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