Nha Trang in February: calm seas begin — islands, diving and Tết
February in Nha Trang is the start of the calm-sea season: islands, boat trips and diving, water about 25 °C, surfing still on. What closes for Tết 2027 (4–10 February), day trips and what to pack.
February in Nha Trang is the start of the calm-sea season. The rainy season ended in December, and from February to August the bay is at its calmest: boats to the islands, sea trips and fishing run regularly again, and the diving season opens. The water is about 25 °C — among the coolest of the year, but fine for swimming. Surfing is still in season; schools run until May. The one thing to plan around in February 2027 is Tết: the Lunar New Year falls on 6 February, and government offices close from 4 to 10 February.
What's on in February?
| Activity | In February | More |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey Island and Orchid Island | boats from Long Phú pier; islands open 7:30–16:30 | Nha Trang islands |
| Boat trips, fishing | start of the calm-sea season (February–August) | boat trips |
| Diving | season runs February to August | diving |
| Surfing | in season: schools run September to May | surfing |
| Ba Ho waterfalls | dry, but check what reopened after the 2025 floods | Ba Ho |
| Yang Bay Park | day trip, about an hour from town | Yang Bay |
| Government offices, visas | closed for Tết, 4–10 February 2027 | holidays in Vietnam |
What is the weather like in Nha Trang in February?
Dry. The rainy season (September–December) is over and February is one of the driest months of the year. Rainy days and sunshine hours from the Nha Trang weather station averages are in the weather block above. It isn't hot yet — by the averages the heat starts in May, which is why February to April is often called the "velvet season".
How warm is the sea in Nha Trang in February?
About 25 °C — three climate references agree on that. It's one of the coolest months for the sea: by April it warms to 27–28 °C, and from May to October to 28–29 °C. All months and resorts are in our guide to sea temperature in Vietnam.
Can you go out to sea in February?
Yes. The calm-sea season in Nha Trang starts in February and lasts until August, so boat trips, fishing and island boats run without the frequent cancellations of October–December. For diving, February is the start of the season; the clearest water is usually April to June. Windy days still happen, so ask the agency what happens if a trip is cancelled. How to choose — our guides to boat trips and diving.
What's open in Nha Trang during Tết?
Tết, the Lunar New Year, falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. Civil servants are off from 4 to 10 February: government offices and the immigration service are closed, so you can't extend a visa or sort out documents on those days. Many family cafés, market stalls and workshops close for a few days, and banks announce their own schedules. Beaches, the islands and large hotels stay open. Before the holiday, take out cash, finish any visa or paperwork, and buy bus and train tickets for 2–10 February early — millions of people travel across the country. More in holidays in Vietnam; for cash, see ATMs in Nha Trang.
Where to go for a day trip in February?
The Monkey and Orchid islands — boats leave Long Phú pier half an hour north of town, and the islands are open 7:30–16:30. Into the hills: Yang Bay Park (about an hour west) and the Ba Ho waterfalls (about 40 minutes north). After the late-2025 floods only the walking trail at Ba Ho was open, so check before you go. Bai Dai Beach is 30–40 minutes by taxi towards the airport. During Tết these places fill with Vietnamese families — go early. Everything is in what to see in Nha Trang.
What to pack for Nha Trang in February?
A light top for evenings and boat trips, sunscreen, shoes for the rocks at the waterfalls and a dry bag for your phone on the islands. You'll hardly need a raincoat. Staying the winter? The first-weeks checklist is in wintering in Vietnam.
Can you swim in Nha Trang in February?
Yes. The water is about 25 °C and from February the sea is calmer than in winter. On windy days watch the flags and listen to the lifeguards. How to get out of a rip current — Nha Trang beaches.
Nha Trang in February or January?
If the sea, islands and diving matter most, February: that's when the calm-sea season begins. January works for the city and trips out of town, but the sea can still be rough in the first weeks. Keep Tết in mind — in 2027 it falls in the first half of February. All months are in when to go to Nha Trang; January is in Nha Trang in January, and where else is good in February — Vietnam in February.
FAQ
Is February a good time for Nha Trang? Yes: it's dry, the sea calms down from February, and the islands, boat trips and diving are all on. It isn't hot yet.
Does it rain in Nha Trang in February? The rainy season (September–December) is over. Rainy days from the long-term averages are in the weather block above.
How warm is the water in February? About 25 °C.
Is there diving in February? Yes, the season runs February to August; the clearest water is usually April to June.
Is it surf season? Yes, schools run September to May.
When is Tết in 2027? Saturday 6 February. Government offices close 4–10 February, and you can't extend a visa on those days.
What's closed in Nha Trang during Tết? Government offices and immigration, plus many family cafés and shops. Beaches, the islands and large hotels stay open; banks follow their own schedules.
February or March in Nha Trang? Both are dry with a calm sea. March has no Tết and slightly warmer water — see Nha Trang in March.
Sources and checks
Weather — Nha Trang weather station averages (QCVN 02:2022/BXD) in the weather block. Sea temperature — World Sea Temperatures, weather2travel and Climates to Travel, checked 12 November 2026. Tết 2027 dates and civil-service days off — the government decision of 2 October 2026 (VietnamPlus) and the Ministry of Home Affairs schedule (Báo Lào Cai, 10 October 2026). Calm-sea and diving seasons — our boat-trip and diving guides; surf season — school pages in our surfing guide (sources in each). The islands, Ba Ho and Yang Bay — our "How to get there" pages, checked 18 October 2026. Packing and planning tips are ours.