VN Ninh Binh, Vietnam

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Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay on land — karst peaks, rice paddies and pagodas between rivers and caves.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.25°N 105.97°E
AprilBest month
28°COptimal temperature
30%Rainy days

When to visit Ninh Binh?

🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–28°C in April
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
August (76%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10

Best time by type of trip

🛶Tam Coc & Trang AnFeb–May — rowboats on river, karst caves, UNESCO rice paddies.
🚲Rice paddy walkMay–Jun — golden rice paddies, pagodas, temples among the peaks.
🏛️Ancient capital Hoa LuYear-round — temples of the Dinh and Lê kings, 10th century.
💰BudgetYear-round — affordable Ha Long alternative, boat €5, hotel €10.

Ninh Binh weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January15°C22°C35%1.94.2h7.1/10
🌤️ February16°C23°C30%1.44.4h7.3/10
🌤️ March19°C26°C31%1.74.5h7.4/10
🌤️ April23°C28°C30%3.08.1h8.0/10
🌤️ May25°C31°C55%6.210.2h7.2/10
🌤️ June27°C34°C55%5.910.8h6.8/10
⛅ July26°C33°C62%9.910.1h7.0/10
⛅ August26°C32°C76%12.28.6h6.1/10
⛅ September25°C31°C77%11.89.3h7.0/10
🌤️ October22°C28°C52%7.49.2h7.5/10
🌤️ November19°C26°C33%3.19.0h7.8/10
🌤️ December15°C22°C23%1.46.0h7.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 28°C, 39% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 33°C, 64% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°C, 54% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 22°C, 29% rainy days, 4.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

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Frequently asked questions

April is ideal with 30% rainy days and 28°C.
August is the wettest month with 76% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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