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When it is the best time to visit Lan Ha Bay Vietnam? As a smart alternative to the glorious Halong Bay, the beautifully placid Lan Ha Bay weather is pleasant and pure that answers the question “When to go” in a nice way. That means travelers can visit this pristine destination any time of the year. That said, there are still the best periods to travel to this “hidden Eden.” While the domestic tourists come there from April to October, the foreign people visit the site from November to March.
Lan Ha Bay Weather Overview
Lan Ha Bay has the typical humid and tropical monsoon weather of northern Vietnam. For an overview, you can take a look at the following:
- March – May (spring): The pros include more daylight hours, not too hot, and not too crowded, but the cons are that it might have rain.
- June – September (summer): The pros are the clear-blue sky for sightseeing, reasonable price, and less crowd. And, the cons are the hot humid weather and the possible storms.
- October – December (autumn): The pros are the pleasant weather and the low chances of rain or storm. The cons are the higher price and the cloudy condition during December which might be hard for sightseeing.
- January – February (winter): The pros are the exciting Christmas, New Year, and Tet holiday activities, but the cons are the big crowds as well as the expensive prices.
Ba Trai Dao Beach (Three Peaches Beach) in Lan Ha Bay under the sun in June – Sep
From April to October in Lan Ha Bay: Domestic Travelers
The April – October period marks the sunny and comfortable climate in Lan Ha Bay, which is ideal for relaxing, swimming, and kayaking around the Bay. The domestic tourists tend to visit this untamed attraction, especially during the summer vacation. The travel to Halong Bay often leads to the escape cruise to Lan Ha Bay also, in which the highlights remain pristine and picturesque. With nearly 400 islands and islets associated with 139 beaches, Lan Ha Bay offers the peaceful cruising routes which are different from other bustling ones in the area.
From November to March in Lan Ha Bay: Foreign Guests
The November – March period brings the Bay the gentle and charming look when it is on the way to springtime. Also, in these months, trees and vegetation on the islands and islets present their best ecological diversity and greenness.
The best time to visit Lan Ha Bay
As an island destination, the best time to tour Lan Ha Bay is the summer (June, July, and August). With the sunny climate, it’s fantastic for swimming and a variety of water activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, etc., or just simply sunbathing. Besides, based on the local experiences, it is always necessary to check the weather conditions ahead of time, before you go. From August to October, there might have rain and storm. And if you prefer the pleasant weather and the low chance of rain, then the best time for you is from October to December, when is also the peak tourism season of the area. You are likely to meet many overseas tourists in both Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay during this period, as they enjoy the autumn vacation.
Above all, the best time to visit Lan Ha Bay is up to the way that you define a perfect journey. If your concerns are about the ideal weather, then the autumn (October – December) will be the best, but this results in the high prices and the crowds of foreigners due to the peak season. But if you care about the prices, then June – September might be the top choice due to the higher chances of storms, but this period witnesses the increase of domestic travels and the more reasonable prices. Check out the exact weather updates on your travel month before you go!
I love traveling and have been working in tourism industry since 1996. Vietnam is my homeland so I would like to share with you my experience to discover this destination best!