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Bạch Long Vĩ Island

Island

Bạch Long Vĩ Island sits in the Gulf of Tonkin as an outpost of Haiphong. Fishermen, birdwatchers and adventurous visitors come for seafood, coastal scenery and compact island communities reached by ferry.

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Bạch Long Vĩ Island essentials

Address: Bạch Long Vĩ Island, Hai Phong, Vietnam
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Bạch Long Vĩ Island

Best visited in the dry season (November-April) for safer sea travel and clearer weather.

Dry season
November-April · 20-28°C
Calmer seas and clearer skies - best for boat access and outdoor exploration.
Wet season
May-October · 25-32°C
Higher rainfall and risk of storms; travel can be disrupted by typhoons in extreme cases.

Weather & Climate near Bạch Long Vĩ Island

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1457 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 16° - 20° 18° 21 mm overcast 83% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.9h
February Very Good 16° - 20° 18° 26 mm overcast 88% 3.7 m/s 1.1 high 11.4h
March Very Good 18° - 22° 20° 32 mm overcast 91% 3.5 m/s 1.1 high 11.9h
April Very Good 21° - 25° 23° 57 mm overcast 91% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.5h
May Very Good 24° - 29° 27° 116 mm overcast 88% 3.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.0h
June Acceptable 27° - 31° 35° 155 mm overcast 85% 3.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 27° - 31° 36° 229 mm overcast 84% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.1h
August Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 312 mm overcast 82% 2.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
September Good 25° - 30° 31° 294 mm overcast 81% 2.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 24° - 28° 26° 135 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.6 m/s 1.5 high 11.6h
November Excellent 20° - 25° 23° 58 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 11.1h
December Very Good 17° - 22° 20° 22 mm overcast 79% 2.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Bạch Long Vĩ Island

Bạch Long Vĩ is reached by boat from Hai Phong city; local ferries and chartered boats make the trip (subject to weather and permissions). Allow several hours and check schedules in advance, as crossings depend on sea conditions.

Tips for Visiting Bạch Long Vĩ Island

  • Boat landings can be rough - use licensed local skippers and check tides and weather before departure.
  • The island is small with limited services; take essentials and respect conservation rules.
  • Visit the lighthouse area for views and birdlife, but stay off restricted military or research zones if present.