Best Time to Visit Hanoi
Vietnam · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hanoi are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Hanoi sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1891mm — July is typically the wettest month (~327mm) and January the driest (~26mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 13°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 21° / 15°C | 29mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 25° / 18°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 29° / 21°C | 121mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 31° / 24°C | 242mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 32° / 26°C | 283mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 33° / 26°C | 327mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 25°C | 322mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 30° / 24°C | 222mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 28° / 21°C | 166mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 25° / 17°C | 73mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 21° / 14°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Hanoi?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Hanoi are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Hanoi?
- July is typically the hottest month in Hanoi, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Hanoi?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 327mm of precipitation.