Is August a Good Month to Visit Ninh Binh?
August is a quiet month in Ninh Binh as the province catches a lot of rain. You won’t have to jostle with the crowds but could take it easy to fully discover the perfect scenery of the province.
Unlike other high season months, booking hotels or services far in advance is unnecessary if you travel in August, and there are excellent chances to enjoy huge discount deals on your bookings.
Ninh Binh Temperature in August
In August, Ninh Binh’s weather is cooler and fresher, with the average temperature ranging from 22ºC (71.6ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Known as the rainiest time of the year, Ninh Binh in August normally experiences 18 rainy days, with 341 mm of rainfall. Remember to prepare raincoats, umbrellas to avoid getting wet and cold.
Things to Do in Ninh Binh in August
Join a Ninh Binh Cooking Class
The rainy season in August might make it difficult to participate in outdoor activities, and luckily Ninh Binh offers various indoor alternatives. One of the must-experiences is taking Ninh Binh cooking classes.
When joining those cooking classes, you will have a chance to learn more about traditional and local dishes in Ninh Binh. Firstly, you could choose 2 dishes from the menu to make—typically something simple yet delicious like Banh My or the famous Cơm Cháy (fried rice).
After selecting the menu, a chef will bring you to local markets and share experiences of how to choose fresh ingredients like meat or vegetables. More than that, the chef will also give you some interesting tips on how to bargain and get the best prices out of the chaos of the local market!. Finally, you will experience the entire cooking process, from preparing the ingredients to cooking the final products and tasting them afterwards.
Visit Phat Diem Cathedral
An ideal place to stay away from the rains and heat of August in Ninh Binh is Phat Diem Stone Cathedral. With an impressive span of up to 22 hectares in Ninh Binh, this cathedral is a complex of Catholic churches, including a big main church and 5 mini-churches.
Unlike other Catholic churches, Phat Diem Cathedral structure is a striking blend of Buddhist-inspired architecture.The cathedral is majorly constructed from stone and ironwood, so it is also called by the name ‘Stone Church”. Besides, Phat Diem also has intricate carvings and Vietnamese pagoda-like structures.
This unique combination stands as a testament to cultural and religious harmony and has quickly become a popular attractions of Ninh Binh.
Sailing Boat Ride in Trang An
Trang An scenic landscape complex, or “Ha Long Bay on land,” has been a famous World Heritage Site since 2014. Under the rain of August, this natural beauty becomes more quiet and covered in blooming flora and fauna.
Sailing boat rides along the grottoes of Trang An will provide you with an authentic experience through stunning landscapes of limestone karsts, emerald rivers, and mysterious caves like Dark Cave or Light Cave. Moreover, The boat ride, operated by skilled locals, takes you through winding waterways, lush greenery, and historical sites with reputed temples such as Trinh Temple and Tran Temple, as well as ancient relics like Hanh Cung Vu Lam (Vu Lam Royal Step-over Place).
