January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Ha Giang in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ha Giang in January
Average temperature 11°C, 30 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Ha Giang scores 6.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Northernmost frontier province celebrated for Ma Pi Leng Pass, Dong Van Karst Plateau, and ethnic markets.
January in Ha Giang — workable with trade-offs
Expect 11°C (52°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ha Giang — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ha Giang in January?
- In January, Ha Giang averages 11°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ha Giang?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ha Giang in January?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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