Hanoi weather in January (Ha Noi Municipality, Vietnam)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Hanoi during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Hanoi during January, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C. This month typically has the coolest temperatures of the year, yet they remain enjoyable and warm.

Precipitation

Hanoi in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hanoi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

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.