Hanoi Weather

Hanoi Climate is pretty typical for northern climate characterized by tropical monsoon with hot and rainy summer, cold and dry winter.

Located in a tropical area, Hanoi receives a huge amount of solar radiation all year. The average radiation in Hanoi is 122.8 kcal / cm² with 1641 sunny hours per year and the average annual temperature is 23,6°C, the highest temperature can meet in June (29,8°C), the lowest in January (17,2°C). Hanoi has a large amount of humidity and rainfall. The average humidity is 79%. The average annual rainfall is 1.800mm and there are about 114 rainy days each year.

Hanoi climate is shown obviously through the change of seasons and typical hot and cold weather. From May to September is a hot and rainy season, the average temperature is 29,2°C. From November to March characterize the dry and cool weather, the average temperature is 15,2°C. Between the two main seasons, there are two periods of transition (April and October). So it can be said that Hanoi has four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. Four seasons have a great influence on the change of landscapes, each season has its own highlights to visit. Enjoy the Hanoi climate and many attractive places with Vietnam Tour Operator.

Hanoi Weather & Climate in Spring

The spring in Hanoi runs from February to April, characterized by humid and wet weather with frequent drizzles. The average temperature is from 15°C to 20°C. This time is favorable for the growth of plants and flowers to blossom especially peach a symbolic flower of spring. Spring is the best time to see the beauty of tropical landscapes and nature. Spring is also the time for the Tet holiday- the most important and longest festival of Vietnamese people.

Hanoi Weather & Climate in Summer

The summer in Hanoi runs from May to August (Typical with July the hottest month) with very hot and the high average temperature (around 32°C). Since global warming has become a more and more serious problem, the temperature in Hanoi has risen up in recent years. The weather now is unpredictable, however, the summer in Hanoi is generally dry and maybe wet with high humidity in the air. The unexpected heavy rains are typical of Hanoi’s summer, so if you plan to trip in and around Hanoi, please double-check that you bring a raincoat or an umbrella. Moreover, it is not strange if you catch very hot weather during the day, but a wet thunderstorm and heavy rains in the afternoon or evening!

Hanoi Weather & Climate in Fall

Fall is considered the most pleasant time and romantic time to travel to Hanoi. This season lasts from September to November with an average temperature of 25°C. Hanoi’s autumn is beautiful even goes into poetry and many pieces of literary works, characterized by warm sunlight, cool and dry weather.

Hanoi Weather & Climate in Winter

The cold winter in Hanoi usually runs from December to February with an average temperature of 17°C. However, in the coldest time, the temperature may drop to below 10 degrees along with a high base of humidity that will make the weather in Hanoi bitter cold. Bringing some warm clothes is recommended when visiting Hanoi in the winter months. That is not all about Hanoi’s winter, this time is also a good time for Vietnam culinary tours, taste many delicious street foods is extremely hard to resist, the best way to warm you up on a chilly day.