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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Hà Giang.
Hà Giang, Hà Giang Province, Vietnam, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) in August, while winters cool to 18°C (64°F) in January.
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 2378 mm (94 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from April to September, with very warm summers and mild winters. July is the wettest month. August is the sunniest month, averaging 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Hà Giang. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in January.
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Hà Giang has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2378 mm (94 in) of rainfall annually. The seasons in Hà Giang bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 379 mm (15 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 88 mm (3.5 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Hà Giang Precipitation page.
In Hà Giang, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per average day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Hà Giang. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Hà Giang has a distinct rainy season from April to September, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 11°C (52°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 2378 mm (94 in). July is the wettest month with 379 mm (15 in), while December is the driest with 88 mm (3.5 in).
Hà Giang receives around 1,421 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 176 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 53 hours.
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