Whale Island

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Whale Island essentials

Address: Whale Island (Hòn Ông / Hon Ong), Nha Trang Bay, Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam
Admission: No general admission; boat/tour fees apply
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Whale Island

For Whale Island, plan trips in the dry season (January-April) for the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

Dry season (best for snorkeling/diving)
January-April · ~25-32°C
Calmer seas and clearer water make this the best window for snorkeling, diving and boat trips.
Wet/typhoon-prone season
September-November · ~24-31°C
Higher rainfall, rougher seas and occasional storm systems can disrupt boat services and water activities.

Weather & Climate near Whale Island

Climate

Whale Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1220 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 20° - 26° 23° 41 mm overcast 83% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
February Ideal 21° - 27° 24° 20 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
March Ideal 22° - 28° 25° 20 mm some cloud 81% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Excellent 23° - 30° 27° 40 mm some cloud 79% 2.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Very Good 25° - 31° 32° 70 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
June Excellent 25° - 31° 32° 36 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
July Excellent 25° - 31° 32° 38 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
August Excellent 25° - 31° 31° 50 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
September Good 24° - 30° 27° 165 mm overcast 80% 2.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Good 23° - 28° 26° 310 mm overcast 83% 2.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Good 22° - 27° 25° 300 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
December Good 21° - 25° 23° 130 mm overcast 85% 3.1 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h