Halong Bay · WinterMonth summary
Halong Bay weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Halong Bay in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: February is a good time to visit Halong Bay. November remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Halong Bay in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Even in winter, Halong Bay enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.5 | 6.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 21°C | 29% | 1.7 | 5.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 24°C | 34% | 1.4 | 6.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 26°C | 41% | 2.7 | 9.2h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 29°C | 63% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 27°C | 31°C | 77% | 8.8 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 27°C | 31°C | 80% | 10.4 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 26°C | 30°C | 87% | 14.3 | 9.2h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 30°C | 72% | 10.4 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 28°C | 38% | 4.8 | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 20°C | 26°C | 25% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 22°C | 15% | 0.6 | 8.5h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Halong Bay averages 21°C, 29% rainy days and 5.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
February vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Halong Bay in February
Is February a good time to visit Halong Bay?
February is an acceptable time for Halong Bay (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Halong Bay in February?
With 21°C max and 5.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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