Sun & Beach Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
November, October, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Ha Long Bay for a sun and beach holiday is November, October, December.
Climate Heatmap
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Ha Long Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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