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Sun & Beach Potential

76/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

November, October, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

17°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Ha Long Bay are from November, October, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ha Long Bay

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
59Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°32
February
68Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°26
March
71Good
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°50
April
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°82
May
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°184
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°211
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°249
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°255
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°214
October
72Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°147
November
76Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°108
December
72Good
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Ha Long Bay for sun & beach is typically in November, October, 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 sun & beach.

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