Best time to visit Hanoi: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Hanoi are Mar, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Mar, Oct, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Mar, Aug, Oct, Nov and Dec
Off season
Jun, Jul and Sep
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 13.8°C – 21.7°C
Rain: 45mm
Sunshine: 5.5h/day
Visit score: 6.9/10
Feb
Temp: 16.2°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 47mm
Sunshine: 3.3h/day
Visit score: 7.9/10
Mar
BestTemp: 18.3°C – 26°C
Rain: 59mm
Sunshine: 4.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Apr
Temp: 22.9°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 84mm
Sunshine: 6.6h/day
Visit score: 6.3/10
May
Temp: 24.6°C – 31.5°C
Rain: 236mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Jun
Temp: 26.2°C – 32.8°C
Rain: 432mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 3.7/10
Jul
Temp: 26.3°C – 33.1°C
Rain: 358mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 25.8°C – 32°C
Rain: 370mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Sep
Temp: 24.9°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 435mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Oct
BestTemp: 22.5°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 142mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
BestTemp: 18.7°C – 26.3°C
Rain: 57mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 8.9/10
Dec
BestTemp: 15.9°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 22mm
Sunshine: 5.7h/day
Visit score: 9.4/10
When to go, and when not to
The months with the highest visit scores in the climate data are March, October, November, and December. These months combine cooler or more moderate temperatures with comparatively low rainfall, particularly December, which has the lowest monthly rainfall of the year alongside cooler highs and lows.
The trade-off comes in the peak season months of March, August, October, November, and December, when accommodation and tours see more demand even though the weather is favorable. The wettest and hottest conditions occur from May through September, with June, July, and September recording the heaviest rainfall of the year, making outdoor sightseeing less comfortable even though these months fall in the cheaper off-season window.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.