Thang Hen Lake Lake
Karst lake in northern Vietnam with clear waters
A karst lake in northern Vietnam visited for boat rides, limestone scenery and nearby minority villages; travelers combine the lake with regional road trips and short hikes along the shore.
Thang Hen Lake at a Glance#
Address: Thang Hen Lake, Đồng Văn District, Hà Giang Province, Vietnam (Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark area)
Best Time to Visit Thang Hen Lake#
For clearer, cooler conditions visit Thang Hen Lake in the cool, dry months (October-March); expect warmer, wetter weather in spring and summer.
Weather & Climate near Thang Hen Lake#
Thang Hen Lake's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1598 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (309 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.