Month summary
Ninh Binh weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ninh Binh in May?
✅ Good
✅ 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.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Ninh Binh. April remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Ninh Binh in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Ninh Binh. Temperatures rise (31°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 59°F | 72°F | 35% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 61°F | 73°F | 30% | 0.1in | 4.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 66°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.1in | 4.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 82°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 81°F | 93°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 91°F | 62% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 90°F | 76% | 0.5in | 8.6h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 77% | 0.5in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 82°F | 52% | 0.3in | 9.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 66°F | 79°F | 33% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 59°F | 72°F | 23% | 0.1in | 6.0h | 7.4/10 |
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 May, Ninh Binh averages 88°F, 55% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -25%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ninh Binh in May
Is May a good time to visit Ninh Binh?
May is an acceptable time for Ninh Binh (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ninh Binh in May?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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