- JUN - SEP31°25°
Summer
- OCT - DEC26°19°
Autumn
- JAN - FEB20°13°
Winter
- MAR - MAY30°24°
Spring
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Transport in Ha Long
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Ha Long travel guide
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Ha Long at a glance
Quick facts about Ha Long
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
1PHP = 408.23VND
Official languages
Vietnamese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Mild weather, clear skies, and low rainfall
SEP - NOV
Cool, dry, and pleasant weather.
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3 hours
When departing from Manila
What to know before visiting Ha Long
What to do in Ha Long year-round
Ha Long is best known for its cruises, with cable car rides, guided tours and spa-style massages also popular across the year. Klook booking data shows cruises lead bookings by a wide margin, so sea-based activities shape the rhythm of the destination. Demand rises into spring and early summer, with May especially busy, and then eases through the late summer and autumn months. For travellers deciding when to go, choose between lively peak months for atmosphere or quieter months for more space — Klook booking data guides that choice.
Best months to visit Ha Long
Ha Long’s busiest stretch is around May, while September sees the lightest demand; those contrasts affect how crowded cruises and cable-car outings feel. Prices are relatively stable across the year, with July showing the highest typical price and August the lowest; the two signals sometimes move together and sometimes diverge, so pick your month based on whether you prioritise lower prices or smaller crowds. For lower prices and quieter crowds, consider August or September; for peak-season atmosphere, aim for May or July.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | About average | PHP 2,676 |
| February | About average | PHP 2,735 |
| March | About average | PHP 2,735 |
| April | Busier than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| May | Busier than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| June | Busier than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| July | Busier than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| August | Quieter than usual | PHP 2,616 |
| September | Quieter than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| October | Quieter than usual | PHP 2,735 |
| November | About average | PHP 2,616 |
| December | About average | PHP 2,735 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from the Philippines
Most travellers from the Philippines lock things in about 7 days ahead, while the earliest planners book roughly three weeks out. That means you can often book with some flexibility a few days before travel, though in the peak months of May and July it pays to reserve earlier. On Klook you can compare cruises, cable-car experiences and tours in one place, check user reviews and secure spots for popular departures. If you prefer a quieter visit or slightly lower prices, aim for August or September and book early enough to guarantee your preferred cruise time — Klook booking data supports these timing choices.
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