Best Time For Motorbike Touring in Vietnam

“When is the best time to do a motorbike tour in Vietnam” is a popular question however it’s not easy to give the correct answer because Vietnam is a long country and most of the area of Vietnam is mountainous so the climate is changeable and different in each parts in the same time. In some places, you can have 4 seasons in just one day. During the rainy season but you may have a whole week without any rain in the day. It may be sunny in one side of the mountain but the other side could be cloudy/foggy or rain.

Based on geographic and climatic conditions, there are 7 different climatic regions in Vietnam: Northwest, Northeast, North Delta (Red revier delta), North Central (North Central Coast), South Central (South Central Coast), Central Highlands, and the South. These seven regions are widely accepted within the Vietnamese climatological community. Generally, these 7 different climatic regions are grouped into 2 main types: The North (includes Northwest, Northeast, North Delta (Red River Delta), North Central (North Central Coast)) which includes all areas north of the Hải Vân Pass and the South (South Central Coast, Central Highlands and the extreme south) which includes all areas south of the Hải Vân Pass. These climatic regions are based on time of rainy season and other climatic elements such as insolation, sunshine, temperature, precipitation, and humidity. The diverse topography, wide range of latitudes (Vietnam spans over 15° of latitude), and influences from the South China Sea lead to climatic conditions varying significantly between regions.

So to give the correct answer for the question “When is the best time to motorbike in Vietnam”, we need to know which parts of Vietnam you would like to tour?

Below is our summery for the weather in North Vietnam and South Vietnam from Hoi An to Saigon so that you can choose your suitable time for your motorcycle tours in Vietnam:

+ Northern Vietnam: The best times for Northern Vietnam motorbike tours are in spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). November and December are also good, with cool and dry weather, although it can be foggy. January is quite cold in the mountains, with temperatures around 5°C. Rain is most common in June and July.

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+ Northwest Vietnam: The Northwest region, ideal for Northwest Vietnam motorcycle tours, encompasses the provinces of Lai Châu, Sơn La, and Điện Biên. This region’s climate features cold, dry winters with occasional drizzly rain and sunny days, often accompanied by hoarfrost. Summers are hot and rainy, coinciding with the rainy season, although hot, dry days caused by westerly winds are frequent. The valleys, sheltered from wind, experience a longer dry season and lower annual rainfall. The dry season typically lasts for 4–5 months, with an average of 1,800 to 2,000 sunshine hours per year. The diverse terrain and climate contribute to the presence of various forest types in the region.

+ Northeast Vietnam: The Northeast region, perfect for Northeast Vietnam motorcycle tours, includes the northern and northeastern provinces of Hà Giang, Phú Thọ, Cao Bang, Lạng Sơn, Bac Kan, Thái Nguyên, and Quảng Ninh. The climate here is heavily influenced by the northeast monsoon, resulting in cold, cloudy winters with little sunshine and frequent drizzle. The cold arrives earlier than in other provinces. Summers are hot and coincide with the rainy season, which usually lasts from May to September, though it can vary from 4 to 10 months. Unlike the northwest, dry conditions are rare due to the low frequency of westerly winds. In the Hoang Lien Son mountains, winters are cold, with occasional snowfall and hoarfrost, and this area experiences the highest rainfall in the country. The average annual sunshine hours range from 1,400 to 1,700. (source from Wikipedia)

South Vietnam: Southern Vietnam, an ideal destination for southern vietnam motorcycle tours, experiences sunny and hot days year-round. Rain is common in the afternoons from May to November, but it is usually brief or occurs in the late afternoon, making it perfect for exploring the region on a motorbike.

Our answer:  We organize motorbike tours in Vietnam in whole year-round and we can say each time of year has pros and cons. As we say, It may rain usually from June – August but it’s just like a quick shower then stop to be sunny again and the pros of this time is that you can see the most beautiful color in the mountain with full of rice terraces and blue sky everyday with rainbow sometimes.

Or Feb – April is a cool and dry time for touring Vietnam by motorbike but it could be sometimes foggy or drizzle so the view is limited on some un-lucky days.

Conclusion: So Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert has just given some information about the best time to travel Vietnam by motorbike. Although it’s hard to choose the best time to motorbike in Vietnam however with these useful information you can choose the good time for your motorbike holiday in Vietnam. For more detailed please contact our team and tell us which part of Vietnam you would like to tour then we will give you better answers!

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