Weather Overview to see when is the best time to visit Ha Giang

Ha Giang is a mountainous province located in the northernmost part of Vietnam. It is located about 294km north of Hanoi. This place is famous for its complex terrain with high mountains and deep abysses, creating majestic natural scenery. Ha Giang is located 800m to 1200m above sea level, so it has a distinctly cold climate compared to the adjacent midlands and plains. 

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The terrain and cold climate have given Ha Giang a special beauty

This is a summary table of the weather conditions in Ha Giang for each month of the year, along with travel recommendations:

Month

Average Temperature

Weather Conditions

Highlight Activities

January 

Daytime: 18°C

Night: 10°C

The air is cool, there is drizzle, and the north wind is chilly

  • Watch peach and plum blossoms bloom.

  • Admire the fields of bright yellow mustard flowers.

February

Daytime: 19°C

Night: 12°C

Clear sky, fresh air, mild sunshine, little rain

  • Admire colorful flower fields: mustard flowers, peach blossoms, plum blossoms.

  • Admire the scenery of the Tet market and the first spring festival.

March

Daytime: 23°C

Night: 16°C

Warm sunshine, cool weather

  • Watching the corn fields begin to turn green.

  • Admire the season of red rice flowers filling the sky.

  • Immerse yourself in the lush green tea hills.

April

Daytime: 25°C

Night: 20°C

Temperature increases, little rain, lots of sunshine, quite cool

  • Admire the purple flowers in full bloom.

  • Trekking the green terraced fields.

  • Visit the bullfighting festival in Meo Vac, and the Love market in Khau Vai.

May

Daytime: 30°C

Night: 23°C

Hot during the day, with sudden showers

  • Admiring terraced fields during flood season.

  • Cloud hunting at Chieu Lau Thi, Tay Con Linh.

  • Stroll around eye-catching corn forests.

June

Daytime: 30°C

Night: 23°C

High temperature, lots of sunshine, clear blue sky, abundant water, showers

  • See flooded terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi.

  • Lost in Yen Minh pine forest.

  • Cloud hunting at Ma Pi Leng pass.

  • See Du Gia waterfall.
 

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The blooming buckwheat flower field creates a poetic scene

July

Daytime: 30°C
Night: 24°C

Lots of rain, sudden showers, rainbows easily appear

  • Admire the lush green terraced fields.

  • Enjoy the ripe fruit season: plums, peaches, pears

August 

Daytime: 29°C

Night: 23°C

High humidity, lots of rain 

  • Admire the lush green rice season.

  • Watching the clouds at Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate.

September

Daytime: 28°C

Night: 21°C

Cool air, golden sunshine

  • Admire the golden color of endless terraced fields.

  • Trekking Quan Ba ​​twin mountains, Tay Con Linh peak.

October

Daytime: 27°C

Night: 17°C

The weather is mildly sunny, and dry, and the wind is cool

  • Admire the brilliant yellow of the terraced fields.

  • See orange chrysanthemums and buckwheat flowers budding.

  • See the Nho Que River in its most beautiful season. 

November

Daytime: 23°C

Night: 16°C

Dry, cool, cloudy, partly sunny.

  • Admire the sea of ​​floating clouds in Dong Van, Ma Le.

  • Admire the endless fields of buckwheat flowers.

  • Participate in the buckwheat flower festival.

  • Admire the emerald-green Nho Que River.

December 

Daytime: 19°C

Night: 10°C

The temperature gradually decreases, frost, and cold appear.

  • See buckwheat flowers at the end of the season.

  • Admire the romantic orange chrysanthemum forest.

  • See yellow mustard flowers covering the hillside.

  • Cloud hunting at Chieu Lau Thi.
 

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Lush terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi

The Best Time To Visit Ha Giang

Every time of the year, Ha Giang has its beauty. You can visit this place at any time of the year because it always has natural gifts for you.

Best Time To Visit Ha Giang

The best time to visit Ha Giang is from September to November

However, if you want to see the full beauty of Ha Giang, visit this place from September to November. At this time, the weather is quite cool, there are blooming flower fields, seas of clouds, and terraced fields in the ripe rice season. The weather at this time is also quite stable, not too hot or too cold, so it is convenient for all sightseeing and trekking activities. 

Travel Tips with the best time to visit Ha Giang

Now you have a general idea about the weather and the best time to visit Da Lat, I will note down some additional tips to make your trip more interesting:

  • Bring appropriate clothing: You should bring a jacket to keep warm when coming to Ha Giang at any time because the temperature drops low at night. In winter, you need to bring a scarf, gloves and a wool hat. 

  • Wear a good pair of shoes: A comfortable pair of sneakers is essential because you will have to walk a lot if you want to visit places.

  • Bring your international driving license and valid passport: If you want to explore Ha Giang, riding a motorbike is the best choice, so bring all the necessary documents. 

  • Drive carefully and fuel up: Ha Giang has many dangerous mountains passes, so make sure you are experienced enough to drive, and don't forget to fuel up because there aren't many gas stations in some remote areas. 

  • Respect local culture and protect the environment: Make sure you are a responsible traveler. 

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Ha Giang is a flower paradise whose mild climate promises to bring you many experiences. We hope that the information from New Asia Tours will help you choose the best time to visit Ha Giang. If you want personal advice about Vietnam tours, contact us right away.