Ha Long weather in January (Quang Ninh, Vietnam)

How is the weather in Ha Long in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Ha Long, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Ha Long in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 87 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Ha Long. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ha Long, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 87 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 in January?

For visitors traveling to Ha Long, 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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