🇻🇳 Vietnam · North cool season (Dec–Feb)
February averages for Hanoi (Láng). Source
February is drizzly and cool in the north, hot and dry in the south. If Tết falls this month, expect closures and busy transport. Layers plus one warm jacket.
A light jacket over long sleeves, since Hanoi is drizzly and grey.
A new, bright outfit for Tết gatherings.
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Late January or February
Vietnam's biggest holiday. Peach blossom and kumquat trees fill the streets, and people wear new clothes, often red or the áo dài. Avoid all-black or all-white at family homes. Many shops close for about a week, so plan ahead.
After Tết, through March
A boat ride and hike to cave temples, with huge crowds. Wear modest clothes, comfortable shoes and a light rain jacket.
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