Lăng Cô, Vietnam: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Lăng Cô, Vietnam? If you're planning to go to Lăng Cô, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Lăng Cô
- Important essentials for Lăng Cô
- Activities for Lăng Cô
- Lăng Cô in January: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in February: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in March: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in April: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in May: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in June: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in July: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in August: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in September: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in October: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in November: weather and what to pack
- Lăng Cô in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Lăng Cô, Vietnam
Based on the climate and weather in Lăng Cô, the best time to go is February. See below for details.
Important essentials for Lăng Cô, Vietnam
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lăng Cô, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
-
Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
-
A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
-
N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.
-
Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.
-
Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's wise to bring a contaminant filtering water bottle.
-
Travel first aid kit
This one is a excellent one.
-
Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
-
Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A, B and C. This one should be sufficient for most places, but you may want to check with your hotel.
-
Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Lăng Cô. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
-
Airplane or car necessities
-
Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
-
Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
-
For families with young children
What to wear/what to pack for Lăng Cô, Vietnam by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Light skirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Extra socks
-
Sandals
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
February
February is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Light skirts
-
Extra socks
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Bug repellent
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
March
If you vacation in Lăng Cô during March, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Extra socks
-
Light skirts
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Sandals
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
April
If you go to Lăng Cô in April, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also cleans harmful contaminants:
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and guard against the sun:
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. Even the best suitcases can let moisture in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
May
If you vacation in Lăng Cô during May, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also filters dangerous contaminants:
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat will avoid travel headaches by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff remain dry. Even the best luggage can let rain in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be a lifesaver in a storm.
June
June is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite also filters harmful contaminants:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your nice coat. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff stay dry. The finest suitcases can let moisture in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a storm.
July
If you are traveling to Lăng Cô in July, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunglasses
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also filters dangerous contaminants:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and protect you from skin damage:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket will avoid travel headaches by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff don't get wet. Even the best luggage can let rain in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These pants are vital in a storm.
August
If you go to Lăng Cô in August, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave also cleans dangerous contaminants:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. Even the most durable suitcases can let rain in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in heavy rain.
September
Traveling to Lăng Cô in September, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice also cleans contaminants:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. The best suitcases can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
October
October in Lăng Cô is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice also cleans harmful contaminants:
-
Skirts
-
If you're going to the beach
-
Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. The finest suitcases can let water in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
These can be a lifesaver in a storm.
November
Traveling to Lăng Cô in November, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sandals
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Bug repellent
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Light skirts
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Extra socks
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
December
Traveling to Lăng Cô in December, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Short pants or heavy shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sandals
-
Sunscreen lotion
-
Breathable footwear or sandals
-
Long and short sleeve shirts
-
Extra socks
-
Light dresses
You can find some great options here
-
Light skirts
-
Beach necessities
If you're going to the beach:
Activities for Lăng Cô, Vietnam
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Lăng Cô.
Check out our guides for these other locations: Piatra Craiului National Park, Romania, Eastern Plantations, Côte d'Ivoire, Punta Uva, Costa Rica, Heves County, Hungary, Mindo, Ecuador, Santa Ana, El Salvador, Tai'an, China, Warwick, England, United Kingdom, Oued Laou, Morocco, North Iceland, Iceland, and Eastern Siberia, Russia.