Ninh Binh, Vietnam: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ninh Binh, Vietnam? If you're planning to go to Ninh Binh, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Based on the climate and weather in Ninh Binh, the best time to go is March. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ninh Binh, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Ninh Binh, Vietnam by month

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January

If you go to Ninh Binh in January, you will notice that it is mild and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

February

If you visit Ninh Binh during February, you may notice that it is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

March

March in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

April

Traveling to Ninh Binh in April, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

May

If you visit Ninh Binh during May, you will probably find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

June

If you are traveling to Ninh Binh in June, you will notice that it is really hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

July

In July, Ninh Binh is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Ninh Binh, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

August

If you visit Ninh Binh during August, you may find that it is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

September

September for Ninh Binh can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

October

Traveling to Ninh Binh in October, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

November

November for Ninh Binh is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

December

December in Ninh Binh is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to check out the charming Phat Diem Cathedral, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

Going to Dich Long Cave and Pagoda? You'll need:

Activities for Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Ninh Binh.

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