What to expect in Hanoi in February
February is a mixed month in Hanoi. You get 20° / 15°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Hanoi weather in February
Typical conditions in Hanoi during February, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C 59°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 25/100 |
| Total rainfall | 19 mm0.7 in |
| Rainy days | 12 |
| Daylight | 11 h 27 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 20°C with lows near 15°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Hanoi — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 20°C by day and about 15°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in February sit around the yearly average for Hanoi — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 8% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Tet (Lunar New Year) while you’re there.
- Tet (Lunar New Year) — Vietnam's biggest holiday empties streets as families gather citywide.
Hanoi in February compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 20° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| January | 19° / 14° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| February · This month | 20° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
| March | 23° / 18° | Moderate | $$ | 66 |
| April | 27° / 21° | Moderate | $$ | 63 |
These months score higher for Hanoi on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in February
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in February.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
