Bac ha is a budding tourist destination. Located in the north-eastern region of Vietnam, it is the capitol of the Flower hâmong. This area is quickly becoming known for its rich and mountainous landscape and the exciting marketplaces. While its tourism is still small compared to nearby Sapa, Bac ha have attractions that have started to bring in the tourists. Popular attractions include the Sunday morning market, where thousands of locals gather each week.
Climate
The climate of Bac ha tends to be cooler than much of the surrounding area of Vietnam, but is not the coldest part of Vietnam. It has a tropical monsoon climate, where heavy rainfall occurs during certain times of the year. The annual average temperature in the region is about 19C with a humidity rate of 87%. Each year, the average amount of rainfall for the area is 1800mm.
Summer
In June, the humidity in Bac ha is quite high, reaching 82%. The average daily temperature is 30°C. The temperatures typically reach daytime highs of 34°C and evening lows of 26°C. This area is exposed to 7 hours of sunshine per day, with no foggy weather conditions affecting the region. This is one of the hottest times of the year in Bac ha and rainfall is at a low, with just 34mm of precipitation on an average of seven days. The average wind speed is 9km/h.
Another hot and humid month in Bac ha is July. The average temperature is 30°C, with daily temperatures reaching average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C at night. The humidity for the month increases to 83% with a total of 8 hours of sunlight each day. There is no foggy weather conditions typically recorded for the month, however, the amount of rainfall increases to 49mm of rain over eight days. Average wind speeds stay the same this month at 9km/h.
The last month of summer brings increased rain to the region. In August, the average rainfall jumps to 119mm over eleven days. The humidity also rises this month, reaching a high of 85%. The average daily temperatures stay the same as the previous month at 30°C, with temperature highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C. There is an average of 7 hours of sunlight per day without any foggy conditions. The average wind speeds reduce slightly this month to 8km/h.
Autumn
September is the first fall month, bringing even more rain to the area during the rainy season. The temperatures drop slightly to 29°C, reaching daytime highs of 32°C and evening lows of 25°C. The humidity decreases this month to 82%, with rainfall conditions increasing. There is a total of 323mm of rain over an average of seventeen days. Sunshine lasts for a forecasted 7 hours per day with no foggy conditions. Wind speeds decrease as fall begins, dropping to 7km/h.
The rainiest month of the year in Bac ha is October. As the rainy season reaches itsâ peak, rainfall averages reach 428mm over twenty days. The increased rain drops the humidity rate to 78% this month. Average temperatures drop to 26°C as the season comes to an end, with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. There is an average of 7 hours of sunlight per day with two foggy days. The average wind speeds increase to 8km/h.
November temperatures dip down much lower than normal, with an average of just 22°C. The temperatures reach highs of 26°C during the daytime and fall down to 18°C at night. The humidity increases this month to 76%. Rainy weather conditions begin to decrease this month, averaging 213mm over a period of twenty days. There is a total of 7 hours of sunlight per day with an average of two foggy days in the month. Wind speeds stay consistent at 8km/h.
Winter
Throughout the month of December, temperatures in Bac ha continue to get colder. With the winter months beginning, the temperatures average at 19°C. The high temperatures typically reach 23°C and fall to 15°C at night. The humidity rate stays the same at 76%. The hours of sunshine per day decrease this month to 5 hours with a total of four days of foggy weather conditions. The average rainfall drops to 110mm over seventeen days, with wind speeds staying at 8km/h for the month.
January sees average temperatures drop even further as winter continues, at 17°C, reaching highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. The average daily humidity increases to 80%. Sunshine is out for just 5 hours a day with a total of four foggy days in the month. The average amount of rainfall decreases to 49mm over a period of thirteen days. The wind speeds rise to 9km/h.
The last month of the winter season brings in more rain than the previous month. In February, the average rainfall reaches 71mm over thirteen days. The temperatures see a slight increase to 18°C, with highs of 21°C and low temperatures of 15°C. The humidity rises to 83% this month. The amount of sunlight stays the same, however there are only two foggy days forecasted. Wind speeds continue to rise to 10km/h
Spring
The arrival of spring in March brings the average daily temperatures up to 21°C. The temperatures reach daytime highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. The daily humidity rises even more with the new arrival of spring, up to 87%. Rainfall drops this month to 40mm over a period of fifteen days. The amount of sunlight increases to 6 hours per day with three foggy days. The wind speeds drop to 9km/h.
April temperatures continue to rise to 25°C, with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The humidity drops slightly with the new season in full swing, averaging at 86%. The rain increases to 52mm over ten days with one day of fog and 6 hours of sunlight per day. The wind speed increases to 10km/h in April.
Bac ha in May has average temperatures of 32°C, with high temperatures of 32°C and lows of 24°C. The humidity rate is 82%. The amount of rainfall for the month will increase as the rainy season approaches, reaching 132mm over ten days. There is an average of 7 hours of sunlight, no days of fog, and wind speeds of 10km/h.