VIETNAM CLIMATE AND WEATHER GUIDE

Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate, with humidity averaging at 84% throughout the year. Due to differences in latitude and the topography, the climate tends to vary considerably from place to place. 

Hanoi and North Vietnam are cool in December, January and February (average of 17-20 degrees). Southern Vietnam is warm to hot in the months of June, July and August. Wet season for a majority of the country is in May to October. Wet season does not normally impact on travel and this is arguably Vietnam's most beautiful time of year. Rainfall during this time usually consists of one heavy downpour for an hour or two each day. Central Vietnam may experience unstable weather during October and November. North Vietnam experiences some misty some misty conditions during the winter months.

TRANSPORT:

Bicycles, motor scooters and motorcycles remain the most popular forms of road transport in Vietnam's cities, towns and villages. Public bus operated by private companies is the main long distance travel means by many people. Traffic congestion is a serious problem in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as the cities' roads struggle to cope with the booming numbers of cars.

ELECTRICITY:  

220 Volts / 50 Hertz. Vietnam uses 3 types of adaptors... Types A, C and D.

Type A is an ungrounded plug with two flat parallel prongs and a hole near the tip.

Type C is a two-wire ungrounded plug and has two round prongs.

Type D has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. It is rated at 5 amps.

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