Best time to visit Ha Long Bay

Q: When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?

The best time to visit Ha Long Bay is October and November based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Ha Long Bay?

The hottest time of year in Ha Long Bay is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Ha Long Bay?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Ha Long Bay with 312mm on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Ha Long Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Ha Long Bay is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 51% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Ha Long Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Ha Long Bay in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?

The best time to visit Ha Long Bay is October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Ha Long Bay?

The hottest time of year in Ha Long Bay is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Ha Long Bay?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Ha Long Bay with 312mm on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ha Long Bay?

The sunniest time of year in Ha Long Bay is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 51% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Ha Long Bay?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Ha Long Bay in August when the water temperature reaches 30°C.