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 01:46 (UTC+7).
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In season
The year at a glance
March · high 26°C · rain 92mm · 12.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Hanoi (Soc Son), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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 |
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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 cheap.
What sort of trip is Hanoi good for?
Hanoi is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Hanoi?
The wettest month in Hanoi is August at 439mm (17.3in), the driest December at 24mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 183mm (7.2in).
What plug do I need for Hanoi?
Hanoi uses type A, C, F, G sockets at 220 V.
