Bắc Quang climate
Bắc Quang (Vietnam) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 1,408 mm55 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bắc Quang climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 361.4 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1356 | 1966 | 220.9 |
| Mar | 2882 | 1662 | 2272 | 491.9 |
| Apr | 3189 | 2068 | 2678 | 863.4 |
| May | 3492 | 2374 | 2883 | 1576.2 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2577 | 3085 | 2088.2 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2578 | 3085 | 25610 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2577 | 2985 | 27311 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2374 | 2882 | 1696.6 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2068 | 2577 | 843.3 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 431.7 |
| Dec | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 261.0 |
| Year | 3493 | 1152 | 2476 | 1,40855 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 77% | 2.2 | 10:54 |
| Feb | 80% | 76% | 2.9 | 11:23 |
| Mar | 79% | 79% | 3.3 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 78% | 76% | 4.2 | 12:39 |
| May | 78% | 78% | 4.8 | 13:12 |
| Jun | 82% | 89% | 4.7 | 13:30 |
| Jul | 83% | 88% | 4.6 | 13:23 |
| Aug | 82% | 85% | 4.6 | 12:54 |
| Sep | 81% | 76% | 4.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 82% | 75% | 3.3 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 80% | 65% | 3.1 | 11:02 |
| Dec | 79% | 73% | 2.4 | 10:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bắc Quang is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.6 °C24.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,408 mm55 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 52% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (273 mm11 in), the driest is February (22 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in April to 83% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in August to 2 km/h (1 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bắc Quang
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 22 mm0.9 in to 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F, very wet (273 mm11 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bắc Quang
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs 3391 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C78 °F, about 212 mm8.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–April) — highs 2170 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1152 to 20 °C68 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Bắc Quang compares
Compared with Lào Cai, about 92 km to the west, Bắc Quang is on average 1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler and receives 12% less precipitation (1,408 mm55 in vs 1,601 mm63 in). The difference is largest in March (2 °C3.6 °F cooler).
Of the 75 places in Vietnam covered by World Climates, Bắc Quang is the 51st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 51st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Vietnam climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Beihai (China, Cwa), Lianjiang (China, Cwa) and Dongxing (China, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Tuyên Quang 82 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,527 mm60 in
- Yên Bái 85 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,539 mm61 in
- Lào Cai 92 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,601 mm63 in
- Wenshan City 116 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,081 mm43 in
- Thái Nguyên 141 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,572 mm62 in
- Thị Trấn Thuận Châu 168 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,391 mm55 in
- Mengzi 181 km · 19 °C66 °F · 980 mm39 in
- Bắc Ninh 191 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,616 mm64 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bắc Quang?
July is the warmest month in Bắc Quang, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bắc Quang?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bắc Quang?
August is the wettest month with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Bắc Quang?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 475 m, while Bắc Quang lies at about 70 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.6 °C4.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.