February is spring in northern Vietnam, is the beginning of the dry season with pleasant temperatures in the Central Coast, is the dry season with pleasant temperatures in the Central Highlands and dry season with pleasant temperatures in southern Vietnam.
Recap of Vietnam's Weather in 2026
It is worth noting that with global climate change, and Vietnam is a long and skinny country with a long coastline, the weather patterns in Vietnam in a given year may be drastically different from the norm.
2025 passed with lot of unusual weather patterns that you may want to refer to our January weather review.
In January 2026, there were unusual weather patterns in Vietnam:
- Northern Vietnam experienced a winter with mostly dry weather and perfectly pleasant temperatures, much more like normal autumnal temperatures. There were a couple of times that the winter monsoon brought real cold temperatures in the North which lasted 3-5 days each only.
- The Central Coast of Vietnam entered dry season with sun and pleasant temperatures from the beginning of January 2026, which is very unusual. It is normal that cloudy weather persists with some light rain in the Central Coast in January and February.
- The Central Highlands and southern Vietnam experienced lowest recorded temperatures in January: 8oC and 14.3oC respectively. Saigon Ho Chi Minh City had the lowest temperature of 17oC, unusual if not never before.
- There was unseasonal and heavy rain in southern Vietnam a couple of times.
What to Expect of the Weather in Vietnam in February
Northern Vietnam often has dry weather with pleasant temperatures alternated by some days with moist air and pleasant temperatures. It is because there are days that either the Northeasterly Monsoon tends to blow along the coast to Vietnam, or because the Southeasterly Monsoon suddenly becomes active and blow inland from the sea. It is also normal the the North has drizzles (extremely light rain) which makes the air quite moist.
The Central Coast normally enters the dry season with perfect temperatures and with either sun or clouds.
The Central Highlands is expected to have dry weather with pleasant temperatures.
Southern Vietnam is expected to have dry weather with pleasant temperatures.
For bird watchers, February is a great time, among the best times, for birding in Vietnam without exception. The Central Coast enjoys brief period that is perfect for watching birds. There are several migratory birds in all over Vietnam in February.
Monsoons and General Weather Patterns in Vietnam in February
1/ The General weather patterns in Vietnam in February
In February, northern Vietnam has mostly pleasant temperatures. It is more likely dry in this region in February, but it is also possible that there are light drizzles at times. It is normal to have fog and mist in the lowland and in the mountains.
In the Central Coast of Vietnam, February is the beginning of the dry season with pleasant temperatures. It is more likely to have clouds than sun.
The Central Highlands and South of Vietnam are in the dry season in February. The temperatures are pleasant in the Central Highlands, and mostly pleasant or slightly warm in southern Vietnam.
2/ Monsoons in Vietnam in February
The prevalent winds which affect different places in Vietnam in February:
- The Southeasterly Wind, which affects northern Vietnam, causes pleasant temperatures, moist air.
- The Northeasterly Monsoon which come from Siberia or Tibet and which causes cool temperatures in northern Vietnam and pleasant temperatures in the Central Coast of Vietnam.
The Northreasterly Wind causes dry weather in the Central Highlands and in southern Vietnam. The monsoon causes rough sea all over the country from the North through the South. But the wind is not that strong as compared to the period late October - January, hence less rough sea all over the country.
Adventure Travel, Nature Tours, Bird Watching Tours, Photo Tours in Vietnam in February
1/ Hiking Tours, Mountain Trekking Tours
February is spring in northern Vietnam with more likely dry weather or moist air with pleasant temperatures. This is the trekking and mountain hiking season in the North. The clouds on high mountains in the far northern Vietnam are just stunning in February.
February is also a good time for trekking tours or mountain hiking trips in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
2/ Adventure Tours
The lowland of Northern Vietnam including Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh is a good place for general adventure holidays in February.
The Central Coast of Vietnam normally enjoys the best weather of a year in February: sun, clouds and pleasant temperatures. There is no doubt February is the best time traveling in the Central Region of Vietnam.
In the Central Highlands, it is dry season. All adventure tours should bring great experiences.
Southern Vietnam is to experience pleasant temperatures mostly. All adventure tours such as walking, cultural exploration, boat trips... are operable. This is the best time to visit southern Vietnam.
3/ Birding Trips and Bird Watching Tours
February is in bird migration season and several migratory bird species have already made their way to Vietnam. The more likely beautiful weather in the North, in the Central Highlands and in the South of Vietnam should offer great birding and wildlife spotting tours in Vietnam this month. This is often the best among months (along with January) of the year for birdwatching in Vietnam.
February is also the best time for birding in the Central Coast of Vietnam: dry weather, perfect temperaturs, amazingly wide range of bird species who are most gregrarious during this time.
February is a great time for bird watching in the Central Highlands and in southern Vietnam. It is dry weather mostly in these two regions and the temperatures are just perfect for all outdoor activities. This is definitely among the best time for birdwatching in southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
And those who love wildlife should enjoy a great time at national parks in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam thanks to diverse wildlife. Given the lovely temperatures, everyone should have great holidays and vacations to southern Vietnam in February.
Sites for bird watching in Vietnam in February :
- Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh): resident birds, most bird species have come out of nesting and mating time in December.
- Van Long Nature Reserve (Ninh Binh): resident and migratory storks and waterfowls.
- Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh Province : water birds, only some migratory species.
- Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien-Hue Province with representatives of birds between northern and southern Vietnam. This is a precious period for birding at Bach Ma National Park and in the Central Coast of Vietnam.
- Yok Don National in Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam: among the best places in Vietnam for birding, bird watching.
- Da Lat, Bidoup Nui Ba National Park, Deo Nui Sam at Di Linh (Lam Dong, Central Highlands) : among the best places in Vietnam for birding and bird-watching tours, highly rich in endemic bird species.
- Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai, Southern Vietnam) : this is among the best places in Vietnam for birding and bird watching.
4/ Family Tours
Generally speaking, families should have a great time traveling in Vietnam in February.
5/ Island Holidays
February is a good time, though not a great time to make trips to the islands in Vietnam. The reason is the sea is still rough, and sea exploration tours are not operational due to the adverse weather conditions.
6/ Beach Vacations
February is not a great time for beach holidays in northern Vietnam and the Central Coast of Vietnam due to cold weather and rainy weather in the latter. February is a good time for having beach holidays in southern Vietnam. Expect crowded beaches in the south though.
In Northern Vietnam and North of the Central Coast of Vietnam, Sam Son Beach, Cua Lo Beach or the beaches on islands in Northern Vietnam have cool temperatures.
And those beaches in the South of the Central Coast have mostly dry and sunny weather, and with pleasant temperatures : Quy Nhon, Tuy Hoa, Ninh Chu, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.
If you travel to Southern Vietnam in February, then try Vung Tau Beach, Long Hai Beach and Ho Tram Beach (all in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province). You should have pleasant temperatures mostly.
Below are reviews of the Weather in Vietnam in February Monitored by AdventureGreen
1/ First week of February, 2026
2/ Second week of February, 2026
3/ Third week of February, 2026
4/ Fourth week and last days of February, 2026
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