January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Ba Be Lake in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ba Be Lake in January
Average temperature 13°C, 30 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Ba Be Lake scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake surrounded by primary rainforest and Tay stilt villages.
January in Ba Be Lake: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 daylight hours.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ba Be Lake in January?
- In January, Ba Be Lake averages 13°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ba Be Lake?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ba Be Lake in January?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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