Hanoi month by month

The best time to visit Hanoi

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Hanoi is November · October · December: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	19° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Fair
February	20° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Fair
March	23° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	27° / 21°	Moderate	$$	Fair
May	32° / 24°	Moderate	$$	Fair
June	33° / 26°	Low	$	Fair
July	33° / 26°	Low	$	Fair
August	32° / 25°	Low	$	Avoid
September	31° / 24°	Moderate	$$	Fair
October	28° / 21°	High	$$	Ideal
November	24° / 18°	High	$$	Ideal
December	20° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months November October December

Months to avoid August

The year in Hanoi

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Hanoi.

Spring Fair

Mar–May · highs around 27°C · Warming, still overcast and humid

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 33°C · Hot and humid, heavy monsoon rains

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 28°C · Dry and comfortable, widely called the best month

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 20°C · Cool and dry, light jacket weather

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

October ·November

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

June ·July

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

June ·July

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·September

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: VND
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 14° – 33°
Strongest months: November, October, December
Good for: culture · food · city · budget

Events in Hanoi

Jan–Feb Tet (Lunar New Year) — Vietnam's biggest holiday empties streets as families gather citywide.
Sep Vietnamese Independence Day — National Day parades and fireworks mark independence from France.
Sep Mid-Autumn Festival — Lanterns and mooncakes fill the Old Quarter for children's festivities.

Every month in Hanoi

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Hanoi in January 19° · $$ Fair Hanoi in February 20° · $$ Fair Hanoi in March 23° · $$ Fair Hanoi in April 27° · $$ Fair Hanoi in May 32° · $$ Fair Hanoi in June 33° · $ Fair Hanoi in July 33° · $ Fair Hanoi in August 32° · $ Avoid Hanoi in September 31° · $$ Fair Hanoi in October 28° · $$ Ideal Hanoi in November 24° · $$ Ideal Hanoi in December 20° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Hanoi?

What is the cheapest time to visit Hanoi?

June — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 33%.

When should you avoid Hanoi?

August.

What is the weather like in Hanoi?

Average highs sit around 33°C with lows near 14°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Hanoi