Hanoi weather in December (Ha Noi Municipality, Vietnam)

Is December a good time to explore Hanoi weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Hanoi in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 23°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Hanoi in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hanoi climate page with graphs.

 

Hanoi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 122 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in December

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hanoi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hanoi.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.