Average Monthly Sunshine in Hanoi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hanoi receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hanoi, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 196 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hanoi serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Hanoi’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hanoi enjoys an average of 1554 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Hanoi’s wettest month, receives 251 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hanoi Precipitation page.