When Is Peak Season in Halong Bay?

The peak season falls on December and January - the months that coincide with Christmas and New Year break. Other months that also see busy lines of travellers include October, November, February, March and April

PEAK SEASON
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Ha Long Bay

Anytime is a great time to visit Halong Bay but some months receive more visitors than the others. The peak season falls on December and January - the months that coincide with Christmas and New Year break. Other months that also see busy lines of travellers include October, November, February, March and April. During these months, the weather is also most suitable to visit Halong Bay.

When To Go To Halong Bay?

Ha Long Bay is worth visiting the whole year round for its different beauty in every single season. There are four seasons in Ha Long: the wet and hot summer, the cool autumn, the cold and dry winter, and the warm spring. The average annual temperature of Ha Long is around 15°C to 35°C.

HOW IS THE WEATHER?

Cool autumn (September and October)

From October onwards, it is the ideal time for tourists to take a cruise on the bay. The wonderful weather will enable you to enjoy all activities offered on board while making sightseeing as perfect as it could be.

Cold and Dry Winter (November to February)

Ha Long Bay enjoys a dry and cold winter. The winter officially arrives at Ha Long Bay in November and gets colder and colder in January and February. The highest temperature reaches to only 20°C, while the temperature can drop to about 8°C. It is possible to take a boat cruise in Ha Long Bay in winter. Although swimming is not suitable, there are a lot of exciting activities in this season.

Warm Spring (March and April)

Temperatures during the spring season range from 19°C to 31°C. There is still the possibility of rainy and foggy conditions during the spring months, but the fog is not as thick as in the winter.

Spring is the time of flowers blooming and swallows flying over the bay. The bay becomes more inviting in April and remains attractive to tourists till the summer.

In the spring, the sun shines constantly all day, and the water is gentle and calm. With this weather, tourist can truly experience the best of Ha Long as they are cruising slowly around and staring at the breathtaking scenery.