Travel information Vietnam for motorcycle tours
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Season
Best time to travel in Vietnam
The north rides best from September to April, the Mekong Delta from December to April.
Best season: September to April
| Jan | Feb | Mär | Apr | Mai | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Okt | Nov | Dez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan: Best riding window | Feb: Best riding window | Mär: Best riding window | Apr: Best riding window | Mai: Rideable, with limits | Jun: Not rideable | Jul: Not rideable | Aug: Not rideable | Sep: Best riding window | Okt: Best riding window | Nov: Best riding window | Dez: Best riding window |
- Best riding window
- Rideable, with limits
- Not rideable
Northern dry season (Sep–Apr)
- Conditions
- Dry and mild in the mountains
- Recommended for
- Hill tribes, Ha Giang, the north
Southern dry season (Dec–Apr)
- Conditions
- Dry in the Mekong Delta
- Recommended for
- Mekong Delta
Summer monsoon (May–Aug)
- Conditions
- Hot and humid, frequent rain
- Recommended for
- Not recommended
| Season | Conditions | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|
| Northern dry season (Sep–Apr) | Dry and mild in the mountains | Hill tribes, Ha Giang, the north |
| Southern dry season (Dec–Apr) | Dry in the Mekong Delta | Mekong Delta |
| Summer monsoon (May–Aug) | Hot and humid, frequent rain | Not recommended |
Northern Vietnam with the mountain regions around Ha Giang is most pleasant to ride from September to April, when it's drier and cooler than during the summer monsoon. The Mekong Delta in the south has its dry season from December to April.
Motorcycle tours in Vietnam
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