Halong Bay Shore Excursions, Trips, and Day Tours from Cruise Port

Best Time to Visit Halong Bay

The World Heritage seascape of Halong Bay, enchanted tourists with the towering limestone pillars and many islets topped by forest rise from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Unsurprisingly, stunning Halong Bay continuously dominate the itineraries of most tourists in Vietnam. Thus, there is a multitude of trips on offer, but Halong Bay day tours from cruise ship will deliver you a myriad unforgettable experience in this bay. Here we are going to mention visitors a little about weather in Halong Bay to support the epic Halong Bay shore excursions.

Weather is always the of-course major concern before any trips, and Halong Bay weather is not an exception. An answer to the myriad of questions related to the best time to visit Halong Bay is in Spring and Autumn, to be more details, in March, April, September, and October. In Spring and Autumn months, everything is great with the delightful weather, cozy temperature, and the brightening sky, which all allow the activity level rise higher and higher. If you are on a budget and want to get the best deal, the five-month period from May to September, considered as the low season of Halong Bay, can be the best occasion. In this seasons, the prices can be discounted 10-20% lower than that of the high season (from October to April). However, the risk of bad weather may rise in summer months due to frequent rainfall and some unpredictable typhoon. A smart traveler will look for the last-minute vacation deals when keeping an eye on the weather prediction at the same time.

Weather in Halong Bay by Months

Any month is also the best time for your Halong Bay shore excursions since each month or season has its own pros and cons. Here some useful guide to the Halong Bay weather of each month let read and decide on which itinerary is the best. Embark on unforgettable Halong Bay shore excursions, each tailored to the distinct charms of every season.

Halong Bay weather in January - February

In these months, Halong Bay is covered by a dim fog and the cold flow, which all lower your visibility. However, if your shore excursion is at this time, there is a wonderful chance for you to explore the most colorful festivals taking place in the North of Vietnam, and the traditional Tet festival is included.

Halong Bay weather in March - April

Weather in Halong Bay in two months is quite pleasant and light rain in several days. Moreover, the rate of domestic tourists is lower than that at another time. Nevertheless, if your concern is focusing on traditional events or festivals, this time may not suit you much. Overall, we personally recommend this time is the best time to visit Halong Bay.

Halong Bay weather in May

In the tropical country like Vietnam, May is the beginner of the summer in the North and the temperature is up and sometimes it lightly rains. Halong Bay weather in May is pretty good, which means that you have many cruises to select. However, a small notice for visitors in Halong Bay day tours from cruise ship that they should change their itinerary if it is on April 30 (Liberation Day) and May 1 (Labour Day).

Halong Bay weather in June - August

Weather in Halong Bay can be sunny and clear, but extremely hot during this time. This time is when many showers and unpredictable typhoon visit Halong Bay, therefore it is so dangerous. Generally, August is the hottest and wettest time of the year. According to some truth-worthy reports, the period from June to the early September sees a high volume of domestic visitors because this time is on the summer vacation of Vietnam, thus, all the tourist destinations are full of people, especially beaches.

Halong Bay weather in September - October

In these two months, the weather in Halong Bay and any other factor are so beautiful and mild, especially temperature, thus visitors can avoid the notorious heat of summer. A romantic picture with the high blue sky and gentle wind, which creates myriad of poetry photos and films. And moreover, right in this time, the domestic tourist volume is over, the bay is less crowded than before.

Halong Bay weather in November - December

Although Halong Bay weather is so cold, dry and cloudy, visitors can still catch some lovely sunny or cloudless days. Because this period is in Winter, so you might not be swim, instead of that, it would be better to bring warm clothing and a waterproof jacket in case of rain. If your Halong Bay shore excursion is on this period, you can save a lot of money as a low purchase.