Travel & climate
Snow and Frost in Sa Pa, Mau Son: Why a Tropical Country Gets Snow and How to Chase It Safely
Every severe cold spell sends Vietnamese social media abuzz with snow in Sa Pa and Mau Son. Here's why a tropical country gets frost and snow, and how to see it safely.
Flood Season or Dry Season: When to Visit Vietnam's Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta runs on two rhythms: flooded fields from August to November, and dry, sunny orchard and festival months from December to April. Here is how to pick the right one.
Shooting with the Weather: Golden Hour, Blue Hour and Cloud Seas
What golden hour and blue hour really are, which weather delivers clean air and rich colour, and how to use cloud forecasts and sunrise times to plan a shoot.
Da Lat and Vietnam's Highlands: Cool All Year — When to Visit
Why is Da Lat pleasantly cool year-round while Sa Pa and Ta Xua turn into cloud-hunting paradises? A guide to Vietnam's highland climate, flower seasons, and staying safe on foggy mountain passes.
Vietnam's Islands: The Best Months for Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Ly Son, Nha Trang and Co To
Vietnam's islands follow three different weather calendars. Here is when the sea is calmest at Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Ly Son, Nha Trang and Co To — plus how to read wind and wave forecasts before booking a boat.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Vietnam? A Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Vietnam's north, centre and south run on different seasonal clocks, so somewhere is almost always in its prime. Here is how to time Sa Pa, Ha Long, Da Nang, Phu Quoc and more.