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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ha long Bay, An Giang, Vietnam. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ha long Bay. Expect long, bright days with 200 hours in July and darker periods with just 47 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 1697 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Ha long Bay enjoys an average of 1697 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
August, Ha long Bay’s wettest month, receives 284 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ha long Bay Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ha long Bay - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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