Visiting Vietnam in July

Or make the most of the glorious sunshine in Nha Trang, where the temperatures hover around 33C, or escape to little Palm Island. It’s easy to combine coast and town with the beach near Hoi An and Phu Loc near Hue. If you’re planning a cruise through Halong Bay, there’s a chance these might not go ahead though, with any severe storms causing sailing to be cancelled.

Trekking is still off the cards in the north, with more heavy rain and high temperatures, and even Hanoi is sweltering through one of its hottest months, as well as one of the wettest of the year. You’ll get daily downpours in the south too, where it’s as hot and humid as ever.

Best for: Central Vietnam beaches, Hoi An and Hue