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🇻🇳 Vietnam · North cool season (Dec–Feb)

What to wear in Vietnam in January

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs20°C (68°F)
Lows14°C (57°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight11 h
CrowdsBusy

January averages for Hanoi (Láng). Source

January is cool and grey in Hanoi (14–19°C) and cold in Sapa, but dry and sunny in the south. Tết (Lunar New Year, Jan or Feb) is the biggest holiday — great atmosphere, but many businesses close for days. Pack layers for the north.

☀️ By day

Long sleeves, a light sweater and jeans in Hanoi, and summer clothes in the south.

🌙 Evening

A warm jacket. Hanoi nights are around 14°C and Sapa is near freezing.

What's on in January

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Dry season in the south

December to April

Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta are hot and sunny. Light linen and a sun hat are all you need.

January packing essentials

Your January outfit list

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Dress code

  • Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas, temples and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (strictly enforced there).
  • Remove shoes before entering homes and some temples.
  • Beachwear stays at the beach; dress casually-modest in towns.

Full dress code, activities and common mistakes →

Good weather elsewhere in January

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