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Ha Long Bay Weather in April (peak spring · best month) — Climate Guide

April (peak spring · best month) in Ha Long Bay is Perfect

Avg High
26°C
Avg Low
20°C
Rainy Days
12
Sunshine
5h

April (peak spring · best month) is Perfect for Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long Bay's best month — 20/26°C, clear skies, perfect for cruise photography + kayaking + cooking class outdoors. Hotels at peak rates as international + Vietnamese travelers arrive. Book cruises 2-3 months ahead. April 30-May 1 holidays bring big crowds + price spike.

Crowds: Very busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 22°C
10 /10

Travel score

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) Weather Stats

Avg High

26°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

20°C

Rainy Days

12

60mm total

Sunshine

5h

Daily avg

Humidity

84%

Warm + humid

UV Index

7

High

Wind

7 km/h

Gusts 13

Sea Temp

22°C

Swimmable

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

April (peak spring · best month) Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:30
Day length
12h 55min
Sunset
18:25
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Air Quality

65
AQI
Moderate
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

28 μg/m³

PM10

50 μg/m³

Status

Moderate

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

27°C

/

Nighttime

19°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

7 km/h

Max gust 13 km/h

Activities Recommended for April (peak spring · best month)

Cruise full circuit Kayaking Ti Top swim Cat Ba hiking + Lan Ha kayak

April (peak spring · best month) Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ideal 20/26°C
  • Clear skies for photos
  • Warm enough to swim
  • Long days

Cons

  • Hotel prices peak
  • Big holiday crowds late April
  • Pre-typhoon humidity rising

April (peak spring · best month) Events & Festivals

  • Liberation Day (April 30) + International Labor Day (May 1)

Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month) — Full Picture

Ha Long Bay's best month — 20/26°C, clear skies, perfect for cruise photography + kayaking + cooking class outdoors. Hotels at peak rates as international + Vietnamese travelers arrive. Book cruises 2-3 months ahead. April 30-May 1 holidays bring big crowds + price spike.

What to Wear & What to Pack

T-shirts + shorts daytime, light jacket evenings. Swimwear for kayaking + Ti Top beach.

Packing Checklist

T-shirts + shorts
Swimwear
Light evening jacket
Sun hat + SPF 30+
Walking shoes

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

26°C

Avg Low

19.7°C

Rainy days

12.3/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

31.7°C

Avg Low

26°C

Rainy days

16.7/mo

Quiet Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

21.7°C

Rainy days

9.3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

20°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Ha Long Bay Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
19° 13° 8d·25mm 4h 78% 4 Moderate Shoulder
20° 14° 10d·30mm 3h 80% 4 Moderate Shoulder
22° 16° 11d·35mm 4h 82% 5 Busy Peak
26° 20° 12d·60mm 5h 84% 7 Very busy Peak
30° 23° 14d·175mm 6h 84% 9 Moderate Shoulder
32° 26° 15d·250mm 6h 84% 10 Quiet Low season
32° 26° 17d·290mm 6h 84% 10 Quiet Low season
31° 26° 18d·320mm 5h 85% 9 Quiet Low season
30° 24° 14d·240mm 6h 82% 8 Quiet Low season
27° 22° 8d·100mm 6h 76% 7 Very busy Peak
24° 19° 6d·50mm 6h 75% 5 Busy Peak
21° 15° 6d·25mm 5h 77% 4 Moderate Peak

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Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is April (peak spring · best month) a good time to visit Ha Long Bay?

Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month) is Perfect. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) averages a high of 26°C and a low of 20°C.

Does it rain much in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) averages 60mm of rainfall over about 12 rainy days.

What should I wear in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

T-shirts + shorts daytime, light jacket evenings. Swimwear for kayaking + Ti Top beach.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) sunrise is 05:30 and sunset is 18:25, with 12h 55min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) air quality (AQI) averages 65, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 28μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Ha Long Bay in April (peak spring · best month)?

In April (peak spring · best month), Ha Long Bay is great for Cruise full circuit, Kayaking, Ti Top swim.

Is April (peak spring · best month) peak season in Ha Long Bay?

Ha Long Bay April (peak spring · best month) crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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