Month guide · Ha Long Bay · Vietnam
Ha Long Bay in February
What February is really like in Ha Long Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Drizzle and fog are common and visibility can be low; the bay is busy with domestic visitors around Tết.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Ha Long Bay: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (20°C (68°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (December–February). Cool, often grey and misty, with low prices outside Tết; too cold for swimming but fine for cruising in a jacket.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Tết — Lunar New Year (late January or February)
- Yen Tu Festival — pilgrimage season at the Yen Tu mountain pagodas (usually from the tenth day of the first lunar month)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay by kayak and boat
Day boats from Cat Ba harbour take you into Lan Ha Bay to kayak between karsts, through low caves and into lagoons, with stops at small beaches only reachable by sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Park · Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba National Park
Wear proper shoes; the path to Ngu Lam is rocky and steep near the top. Bring water, as there are few stalls on the trail.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Historic site · Cat Ba Town
Cannon Fort
A hilltop fortification above Cat Ba Town with gun emplacements and tunnels used by French and later Vietnamese forces.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Hon Gai
Bai Tho Mountain
Go in the late afternoon for softer light, and ask locally which path is open, as access has varied over the years.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- History
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 15°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Ha Long Bay?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Ha Long Bay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Ha Long Bay?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Drizzle and fog are common and visibility can be low; the bay is busy with domestic visitors around Tết.
+How warm is Ha Long Bay in February?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ha Long Bay in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.