Hanoi Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hanoi (Ha Nội) in May 2024?

The climate in Hanoi during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Hanoi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Hanoi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.6°C 88.8°F
Nightly temperature 24.5°C 76°F
Average temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 181 mm 7.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Hanoi

Hanoi average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hanoi average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hanoi average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hanoi in May 2024.

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Hanoi weather stats

Hanoi weather statistics
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
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