AI-generatedHà Giang at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,240 h
- Rain a year
- 2,532 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 107 m
Climate in Hà Giang
Hà Giang has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,240 hours of sunshine a year, Hà Giang is rather dull; September is the sunniest month with 4.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hà Giang
The best time to visit Hà Giang is from November to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to March, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 421 mm.
Hà Giang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hà Giang in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 25–31 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Hà Giang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Hà Giang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 25–32 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Hà Giang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 19–21 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Nov – Mar
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:5617:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:26 · evening 17:05–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 17:49–17:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Hà Giang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Hà Giang in October?
In October, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min05:56 – 17:35
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %15 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
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December has the better holiday weather in Hà Giang: score 64 against 31. In December, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. December has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 hbetter | 2.8 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 136 mm | 73 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hà Giang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January19° · 2.0 h
In January, Hà Giang is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in January57February21° · 2.1 h
In February, Hà Giang is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in February52March25° · 2.5 h
In March, Hà Giang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in March22April29° · 3.2 h
In April, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 179 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in April8May31° · 3.8 h
In May, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 338 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in May3June32° · 3.9 h
In June, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 421 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in June4July33° · 4.2 h
In July, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 409 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in July5August33° · 4.5 h
In August, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 355 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in August8September32° · 4.6 h
In September, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in September31October29° · 3.8 h
In October, Hà Giang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in October61November25° · 3.3 h
In November, Hà Giang is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in November64December20° · 2.8 h
In December, Hà Giang is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hà Giang.
Hà Giang in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hà Giang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 224 days a year, mostly from April to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 19° | 12° | 2.0 h | 15 | 94 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 21° | 14° | 2.1 h | 15 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 25° | 17° | 2.5 h | 17 | 127 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 29° | 21° | 3.2 h | 20 | 179 |
| MayMay | 8 | 31° | 23° | 3.8 h | 24 | 338 |
| JuneJun | 3 | 32° | 24° | 3.9 h | 27 | 421 |
| JulyJul | 4 | 33° | 24° | 4.2 h | 28 | 409 |
| AugustAug | 5 | 33° | 24° | 4.5 h | 27 | 355 |
| SeptemberSep | 8 | 32° | 23° | 4.6 h | 20 | 218 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 29° | 21° | 3.8 h | 16 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 25° | 17° | 3.3 h | 13 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 20° | 13° | 2.8 h | 12 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hà Giang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Hà Giang, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Hà Giang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hà Giang has about 16 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hà Giang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Hà Giang
How breezy and how cloudy Hà Giang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hà Giang typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Hà Giang: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Hà Giang
How often the day gets hot in Hà Giang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hà Giang has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Hà Giang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hà Giang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 5).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 28 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Vietnam
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, F, G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +84
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Hà Giang vs Sa Pa
In October Sa Pa has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 31). During the day Sa Pa is 7 °C cooler than Hà Giang.
| in October | Hà Giang | Sa Pa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 31 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 |
| Best time | Nov – Dec | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Hà Giang ranks 15 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 6Điện Biên Phủ29°60
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- 15Hà GiangThis page29°31
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Frequently asked questions about Hà Giang
When is the best time to visit Hà Giang?
The best time to visit Hà Giang is from November to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hà Giang?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Hà Giang?
Rain is frequent from April to September; the wettest month is June with 421 mm. The driest month is December with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hà Giang get?
Hà Giang gets around 1,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 4.6 hours a day; in January there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Hà Giang in?
Hà Giang is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hà Giang?
A nonstop flight from London to Hà Giang takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hà Giang?
Hà Giang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 7, summer holidays 5, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 61.