Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
The best time to visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang for hiking is February, January, 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 Phong Nha-Ke Bang, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Phong Nha-Ke Bang
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 76 |
February | 78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 37 |
March | 59Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 65 |
April | 35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 77 |
May | 13Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 174 |
June | 8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 231 |
July | 7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 330 |
August | 7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 342 |
September | 8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 328 |
October | 28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 255 |
November | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 283 |
December | 67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 189 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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