Ha long Bay weather in January (An Giang, Vietnam)

Looking to travel to Ha long Bay in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Ha long Bay the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Ha long Bay in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 87 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Ha long Bay. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ha long Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Ha long Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 87 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ha Long, Vietnam (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Vietnam in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ha long Bay in January?

For visitors traveling to Ha long Bay, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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