Hanoi · WinterMonth summary
Hanoi weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hanoi in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.5/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Hanoi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Hanoi enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hanoi averages 72°F, 22% rainy days and 6.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hanoi in December
Is December a good time to visit Hanoi?
December is an excellent time to visit Hanoi (score 7.5/10). With 72°F, 6.4h of sunshine and 22% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hanoi in December?
With 72°F max and 6.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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