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Outdoor activities Potential

82/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

17°C – 29°C

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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.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ha Long Bay

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Ha Long Bay

When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Ha Long Bay for outdoor activities is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Ha Long Bay?

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

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