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Ha Long Bay weather in February

Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

77

Holiday weather in February

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

What is the weather like in Ha Long Bay in February?

In February, Ha Long Bay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ha Long Bay.

February compared

How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMar
Score747770
Day20°21°24°
Night15°16°19°
Sea19°19°20°
Sun3 h3 h3 h
Rain days769

More details for February

Daylight
11 h 27 min06:22 – 17:49
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+7Asia/Bangkok

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in February

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Ha Long Bay in February: quick answers

Is Ha Long Bay hot in February?

No. In February, Ha Long Bay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.

Can you swim in Ha Long Bay in February?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 18.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from March to December.

Does it rain much in Ha Long Bay in February?

Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm.

Ha Long Bay month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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