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Backpacking Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, November, January

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

18°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Ninh Binh?

The best time to visit Ninh Binh for backpacking is December, November, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ninh Binh

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°26
February
81Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°28
March
75Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°45
April
74Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°74
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°204
June
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°267
July
41Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°375
August
41Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°378
September
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°259
October
79Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°113
November
87Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°68
December
91Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°43

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Ninh Binh

When is the best time to visit Ninh Binh for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Ninh Binh for backpacking is typically in December, November, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Ninh Binh?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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