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Hanoi Climate by Month

Hanoi has a warm china climate typical for the region. This means the city experiences wet summers and mild, dry winters. The rainy season begins in May and is over by mid-October. We recommend visiting Hanoi from November until February when it's dry and the temperature and humidity are also much lower compared to the rest of the year. Hanoi can be very busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Hanoi (Ha Noi Municipality), Vietnam. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Hanoi

Sat   Nov 02
31°C | 21°C
NE 14 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Nov 03
31°C | 20°C
N 11 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Nov 04
26°C | 21°C
N 14 km/h
12 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Hanoi in Vietnam

During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • When is the rainy season in Hanoi?
    Rainy season in Hanoi occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hanoi?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hanoi?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hanoi?
    August tops the wettest month list with 338 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hanoi?
    December is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hanoi?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 196 hours of sunshine.

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