Weather & Best time to travel to Ninh Binh, Vietnam

1. Weather in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Located in the North of Vietnam, Ninh Binh features a typically tropical monsoon climate. The weather in Ninh Binh is divided into 4 distinct seasons including spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The average temperature is 74^oF (equivalent to 23.4^oC) and its high humidity is between 80-85%.

Summer lasts from May to July. During these months, it’s is pretty hot and sticky with the daytime temperatures in July can reach 36^oC. Summer is also the wettest time of the year. Heavy downpours and tropical floods regularly happening will bring a lot of troublesome to the tourists.

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When the autumn comes in late August, the temperature starts falling which makes you feel more comfortable. The cool but mostly dry runs from November to April with the cool temperature of 23^oC in November and April and cold temperature of 18^oC in December, January, February, and March.

2. Best time to travel to Ninh Binh, Vietnam

If you are a culture-vulture, spring (especially from the middle of February to late March) will be the best time for you. This time often concurs with the beginning of Lunar New Year. As a long-lasted custom, Vietnamese people usually visit pagoda to pray for safety, health, prosperity and good luck in the new year. Therefore, you can do sightseeing and go on a pilgrimage at the same time. It’ll be a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in Vietnamese traditions.

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If you are an adventurer seeking natural wonders, you should visit Ninh Binh from May to the middle of June. Although the weather is a bit rough, it’s still a great time to travel. The rice fields are at their best vivid yellow. The winding river shimmers in the sunlight. Take a boat tour and let yourself unwind amongst the stunning scenery.

If you’re just looking for a quiet place to hire, come and visit Ninh Binh in November. At this time, it doesn’t feel busy at all. The weather is cooler. Slight winds breathe but not disturbing the peace. The only drawback of this time is the rice fields. The farmers here finish harvesting rice in September, therefore by November, all the things left are yellow rice stubble and brown muddy in the fields. However, it doesn’t take away the charm of the place though.