Light, comfortable, easy to launder clothing is recommended. In December and January, the temperature during winter months in northern provinces and the rainy season in the central region can be cool; a sweater or light jacket can be handy. It is advisable to bring umbrellas or raincoats in the rainy season from May to November in southern and northern Vietnam, from August to January in central Vietnam. Good walking shoes and sandals that can be easily removed are recommended, especially when entering temples and local homes. Dress should be respectable, especially if entering religious premises such as temples and pagodas, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum.