Is May a good time to visit Tam Coc?

Tam Coc belongs to Ninh Binh province, located 110 km from Hanoi's capital. Tam Coc is part of the Trang An landscape complex, a double world heritage site recognized by UNESCO for cultural and natural values. It is distinguished by its beautiful scenery and expansive limestone caves. Many visitors still have doubts about whether Is May a good time to visit Tam Coc to spend their vacation in Vietnam. May is a warm month in spring; therefore, it’s a worthwhile time to pay a visit. 

Is May a good time to visit Tam Coc?

Temperature in May 

May is the begging of summer in Vietnam, therefore the average maximum daytime temperature could reach up to 32.4°C (90.32°F). The average Ninh Binh temperature during May is around 29.2°C (84.56°F).

Moreover, May is a month in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 183mm (7.2 inches), including around 14 rainy days in a month. 

In general, the temperature is getting hotter during May and brings visitors unpleasant feelings. However, sudden rainfalls could partially reduce the heat of summer, favoring your trip to Tam Coc in May. 

Scenery in May 

Tam Coc in May is characterized by the gooden rice fields, the scenic spot leaves a deep impression on visitors with the yellow-green of the rice extending from the edge of rocky mountains to the banks of rivers. This time of the year, local people in Tam Coc begin their harvesting season in the never-ending rice fields. You can observe the back of people cutting each rice plant to collect what they nurture hard for several months. The scenery might seem normal but when combined with the majestic beauty of Tam Coc, it has a strong attraction. We vouch you will be attracted by the peaceful and poetic beauty of Tam Coc in the ripe rice season!

While visiting Tam Coc during the ripe rice season, taking a boat excursion on the Ngo Dong River should be your first must-do activity. You may purchase tickets for roughly 150,000 VND at Van Lam wharf. A youngster under the age of three who is traveling with you is free of charge. You may take in Tam Coc's airy atmosphere while cycling along the Ngo Dong river.  Along with that is the image of ripe golden rice fields like a giant carpet that stands out among the blue sky and white clouds.

Together with the intriguing experiences discussed above. You have the chance to take part in the festival known as "Golden Colors of Tam Coc - Trang An" if you visit Tam Coc during the ripe rice season. You may attend this event to see the stunning rice fields along the Ngo Dong River during the harvest season. The purpose of this event is to support the growth of Ninh Binh's tourist industry. The "Golden Colors of Tam Coc - Trang An" tourism week event takes place from May 16 to May 22. Many visitors and photographers are drawn to the event to attend and snap photos.

Visit to Tam Coc at dawn or sunset for the greatest shots of Ninh Binh during the ripe rice season. The huge rice fields are bathed in the sun's warm golden rays, which undoubtedly enhance the scene's vividness and brilliance.

Therefore, choosing May to visit Tam Coc is a prudent choice for any visitors. 

Quick tips for traveling to Tam Coc in May

So what to wear in May? You only need to bring some simple stuff such as a thin coat when sitting on the boat floating across caves. The cool weather along with steams will bring a sense of cool fresh feelings. Because there will be some sudden rainfalls, you should plan on bringing a totally waterproof. 

The best thing that you should do is to wear a sneaker, which is very convenient for traveling and sightseeing. Remember to bring some snacks to eat when you are hungry.

Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to avoid sunburn

You can combine the Tam Coc tour from Hanoi with some other places in Ninh Binh. Such as Bai Dinh pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Trang An,…

You should combine the schedule to visit Mua Cave - Tam Coc. Because Hang Mua is considered the most beautiful place to watch the Tam Coc ripe rice season in Ninh Binh.

If you want to buy specialties as gifts, please refer to prices in many places.

Please prepare drinking water, snacks to use when needed.

Dress modestly and politely when visiting sacred sites and relics.

Please consult the boatman when you want to stop at a certain location to take pictures.

Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary about whether March is a good time to visit Tam Coc. If you are interested in Tam Coc in May, you can consider our Vietnam Package tours to give you the best experience in Tam Coc.