Hanoi, VietnamQuick decision
When to visit Hanoi?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–79°F in November
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
August (80%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old QuarterOctober–December — 36 streets, Hoàn Kiếm Lake and ancient temples.
Phở & Street FoodYear-round — phở, bún chả and egg coffee in the old quarter.
Water PuppetsYear-round — traditional show at Thăng Long Theatre.
Cycling & CountrysideOctober–March — day trips to Ninh Binh and Perfume Pagoda.
Monthly climate data
Hanoi weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 4.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 59°F | 73°F | 36% | 0.1in | 3.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 66°F | 79°F | 39% | 0.1in | 3.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 72°F | 84°F | 41% | 0.1in | 6.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 88°F | 58% | 0.3in | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 81°F | 91°F | 60% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 91°F | 67% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 79°F | 90°F | 80% | 0.5in | 8.9h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 71% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 84°F | 44% | 0.3in | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 66°F | 79°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 59°F | 72°F | 22% | 0.0in | 6.4h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°F, 46% rainy days, 6.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 33°F, 69% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 48% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 22°F, 31% rainy days, 4.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 28% rainy days and 26°F.
August is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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