Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Ha Long Bay?
The best time to visit Ha Long Bay for hiking is January, February, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Ha Long Bay, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Ha Long Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 32 |
February | 78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 26 |
March | 70Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 50 |
April | 39Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 82 |
May | 13Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 184 |
June | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 211 |
July | 8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 249 |
August | 7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 29° | 255 |
September | 11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 214 |
October | 33Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 147 |
November | 61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 108 |
December | 75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 74 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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