Hanoi
A thousand-year-old old quarter where the traffic never quite stops long enough to cross comfortably, egg coffee invented here and defended fiercely, and a lake at the centre with its own resident legend about a sword-borrowing turtle.
The best time to visit Hanoi is Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F). Local time there is 03:27 (UTC+7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 79°F · rain 3.6in · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Hanoi (Soc Son), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C70°F | 55mm2.2in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| February | 23°C73°F | 83mm3.3in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| March | 26°C79°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C83°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 32°C89°F | 219mm8.6in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| June | 33°C92°F | 261mm10.3in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| July | 33°C92°F | 255mm10.0in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 439mm17.3in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 31°C87°F | 365mm14.4in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 28°C82°F | 218mm8.6in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 61mm2.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C71°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- VND · Vietnamese đồng
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
The best time to visit Hanoi is Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F).
How warm does Hanoi get?
Typical daytime highs in Hanoi are Mar–May 29°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 33°C (91°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (71°F).
Is Hanoi expensive?
On the ground, Hanoi is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Hanoi good for?
Hanoi is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.