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Halong Bay in August
what's the weather like?

August is a difficult time — November offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.91°N 107.18°E
86°FMax temperature
87%Rainy days
9.2hSunshine / day

Halong Bay weather in August

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
87% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.2/10)

Should you visit Halong Bay in August?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████████░ 87%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 86°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.2h/d

Our take: August is an average time for Halong Bay. November (8.2/10) is clearly preferable.

Halong Bay in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Halong Bay sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 87% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Halong Bay

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January61°F68°F28%0.1in6.7h7.2/10
🌤️ February61°F70°F29%0.1in5.3h7.2/10
🌤️ March66°F75°F34%0.1in6.0h7.4/10
🌤️ April72°F79°F41%0.1in9.2h7.7/10
⛅ May77°F84°F63%0.2in10.8h7.3/10
⛅ June81°F88°F77%0.3in10.5h7.0/10
⛅ July81°F88°F80%0.4in11.0h7.0/10
🌧️ August79°F86°F87%0.6in9.2h6.3/10
⛅ September79°F86°F72%0.4in10.5h7.1/10
🌤️ October73°F82°F38%0.2in10.5h8.0/10
🌤️ November68°F79°F25%0.1in10.0h8.2/10
🌤️ December61°F72°F15%0.0in8.5h7.8/10
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 August, Halong Bay averages 86°F, 87% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10. See methodology →

August vs November (best month)

The best month is November (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Halong Bay in August

Is August a good time to visit Halong Bay?
August is an acceptable time for Halong Bay (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Halong Bay in August?
Yes, 87% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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