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
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
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.
The verdict
January is a mixed month in Hanoi. You get 19° / 14°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
