Winter
Dec → Feb21 to 23°
nights 14 to 16°
- 9 rainy days · 48 mm
- 4.6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
- Jan21°fair
- Feb23°fair
- Mar26°recommended
- Apr29°recommended
- May32°fair
- Jun34°not recommended
- Jul33°not recommended
- Aug32°not recommended
- Sep31°fair
- Oct28°recommended
- Nov27°recommended
- Dec21°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Hanoi, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 14° | 4.1 h | 58 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 23° | 16° | 4.3 h | 72 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 26° | 19° | 3.8 h | 94 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| April | 29° | 22° | 6.3 h | 89 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| May | 32° | 25° | 8.3 h | 206 mm | 17 d | |
| June | 34° | 27° | 8.8 h | 274 mm | 18 d | |
| July | 33° | 27° | 8.7 h | 280 mm | 19 d | |
| August | 32° | 26° | 7.9 h | 386 mm | 25 d | |
| September | 31° | 25° | 7.7 h | 434 mm | 23 d | |
| October | 28° | 22° | 7.7 h | 216 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| November | 27° | 19° | 7.2 h | 50 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| December | 21° | 14° | 5.3 h | 15 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Hanoi, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hoan Kiem Lake) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May26 to 32°
nights 19 to 25°
- 14 rainy days · 130 mm
- 6.1 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 34°
nights 26 to 27°
- 21 rainy days · 313 mm
- 8.5 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 31°
nights 19 to 25°
- 14 rainy days · 233 mm
- 7.5 h of sun
Book early for March to April and October to December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Hanoi, month by month
EventsTết, the Lunar New YearJanuary to FebruaryWest Lake lotusJune to JulyMid-Autumn FestivalSeptember to OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, October, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Hanoi, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- January to FebruaryTết, the Lunar New Year
The city empties as residents head back to their home villages for about a week, with many shops staying closed.
- June to JulyWest Lake lotus
The ponds of West Lake fill with pink lotus, and photo studios set up their backdrops on the shores.
- September to OctoberMid-Autumn Festival
The Old Quarter brings out lanterns and mooncakes, and Hàng Mã street disappears beneath decorations and paper toys.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair21°14° at night
- 58 mm · 11 d
- 4.1 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair23°16° at night
- 72 mm · 12 d
- 4.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended26°19° at night
- 94 mm · 13 d
- 3.8 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended29°22° at night
- 89 mm · 13 d
- 6.3 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair32°25° at night
- 206 mm · 17 d
- 8.3 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended34°27° at night
- 274 mm · 18 d
- 8.8 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended33°27° at night
- 280 mm · 19 d
- 8.7 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended32°26° at night
- 386 mm · 25 d
- 7.9 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair31°25° at night
- 434 mm · 23 d
- 7.7 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended28°22° at night
- 216 mm · 12 d
- 7.7 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended27°19° at night
- 50 mm · 7 d
- 7.2 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended21°14° at night
- 15 mm · 4 d
- 5.3 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.1 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.3 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.8 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 206 mm over 17 days. Expect 8.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. A very wet month, 274 mm of rain over 18 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. A very wet month, 280 mm of rain over 19 days. Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 386 mm of rain over 25 days. Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 434 mm over 23 days. Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (216 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 50 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 15 mm over 4 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.3 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
March to April and October to December: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 29 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hoan Kiem Lake).
Which month should you avoid in Hanoi?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 386 mm over 25 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hoan Kiem Lake).
What is the hottest month in Hanoi?
June, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 27 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hoan Kiem Lake).
What is the coldest month in Hanoi?
January, with 21 °C at best during the day and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hoan Kiem Lake).
What is the driest month in Hanoi?
December: 15 mm over 4 days of rain, against 434 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Hanoi?
June, with 8.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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