What to expect in Hanoi in January
January is a mixed month in Hanoi. You get 19° / 14°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Hanoi weather in January
Typical conditions in Hanoi during January, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 19°C 66°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C 57°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 20/100 |
| Total rainfall | 28 mm1.1 in |
| Rainy days | 11 |
| Daylight | 11 h |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 19°C with lows near 14°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: 19°C by day and about 14°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 January 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 17% 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 January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 24° / 18° | High | $$ | 61 |
| December | 20° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| January · This month | 19° / 14° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| February | 20° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
| March | 23° / 18° | Moderate | $$ | 66 |
These months score higher for Hanoi on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in January
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in January.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
