When is the best time to go to Hanoi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Hanoi, Vietnam. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Hanoi
Hanoi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hanoi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 22mm | 2.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
January in Hanoi is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hanoi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Hanoi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 28mm | 2hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Hanoi is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hanoi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Hanoi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 42mm | 2.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Hanoi is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hanoi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Hanoi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 97mm | 4hrs | 13.4hrs |
Hanoi's weather in April is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hanoi.
April is in the spring in Hanoi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 181mm | 6.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Hanoi and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hanoi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Hanoi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 242mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs |
June in Hanoi is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hanoi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Hanoi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Hanoi with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 258mm | 6.8hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Hanoi is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hanoi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Hanoi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 258mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 297mm | 6hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Hanoi is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hanoi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Hanoi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 297mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 225mm | 6.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
Hanoi's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Hanoi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Hanoi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 225mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 125mm | 5.8hrs | 13.9hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Hanoi and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Hanoi.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hanoi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 57mm | 5.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
November in Hanoi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Hanoi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Hanoi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 19mm | 4.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Hanoi is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Hanoi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Hanoi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Hanoi with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Hanoi weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 6.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 297mm 11.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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