Hanoi Weather

Hanoi became the capital of Vietnam in 1010. Since then, it is the social, cultural and economic center of the country. It is one of the most captivating cities in Southeast Asia. The lovely landscape of lakes, shaded avenues, verdant public parks and French-colonial architecture complements the unhurried pace of life. The historic Vietnam still comes alive in its temples, monuments and remnants of ancient culture. Although, the winds of change are flowing freely ushering in a new era. Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature or the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas.

Hanoi has emerged as a fascinating and unconventional tourist destination over the years. People, weary of visiting the clichéd and over crowded places, now prefer Hanoi as a charming city unique in its own beauty and culture. Experienced travelers would like to have a brief overview of the place they are visiting and weather surely tops the information-list so that when they visit, they have a pleasant weather to have the best.

If you are thinking you have a fairly good idea about the weather in Vietnam and Hanoi will be a similar case, then, you are wrong. The climate of Vietnam varies greatly from north to south due to its long and narrow territory and you can never judge Hanoi's weather from the knowledge of other Vietnamese regions.

Features of Hanoi Weather

  -   Hanoi area, lying in a plain, belongs to the delta region of Red river and far form sea, it features of hot climatic zone under the influence of South and Northeast monsoons.
  -   Hanoi experiences the typical climate of northern Vietnam where summers are hot and humid and winters are relatively cool and dry.
  -   Summer months remain from May to September and the months are characterized by extreme hot weather with plenty of rain.
  -   Summer in Hanoi can get as hot as 38°c to 40°c (100-104°F).
  -   June can be labeled as the most sweltering hot month of the year with mercury rising up to 33°c to 39°c.
  -   Winter rules from November to March. The weather remains cold and dry.
  -   The minimum winter temperature in Hanoi can dip as low as 6-7°C (43°F)
  -   Northeast monsoon are frequent during the winter months.
  -   January is the coolest month usually accompanied by a cold north-easterly wind. The lowest temperature in average is 12°c.
  -   So, the annual temperature varies from 8°c to 38°c.
  -   During the transition months of April and October, the weather becomes unpredictable as you should be prepared for anything.
  -   Typical of a humid tropical climate, Hanoi is characterized by monsoons like most of northern Vietnam.
  -   The time from July to September witnesses heavy rainfall and sometimes, the excessive rainfall leads to floods.
  -   Autumn and first haft of winter is the most beautiful season in Hanoi.

Best Time to Visit Hanoi

Hanoi is most pleasant from February to April and September to November avoiding the heat and the rain. The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April.

Hotels in Hanoi
Hotel Thang Long Opera	Hotel Heritage
Hotel Ats Hotel	Hotel Chains First Eden
Hotel Hong Ngoc 4	Hotel Anise