Best Time to Visit Hanoi for Backpacking – December Scores 92/100

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Backpacking Potential

92/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, November, October

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May, June, July, August, September

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17°C – 30°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Hanoi for backpacking is December, November, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Hanoi

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	20°	23	9.9	73%	dry
February	79Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	21°	26	10.2	74%	dry
March	71Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	24°	40	14.2	76%	dry
April	74Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	28°	67	11.9	75%	shoulder
May	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	189	13.3	70%	wet
June	38Poor Hot temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	30°	34°	249	14.7	73%	wet
July	38Poor Hot temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	30°	34°	344	16.4	73%	wet
August	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	30°	33°	313	15.7	75%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	32°	212	12.2	72%	wet
October	82Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	29°	84	8.8	69%	shoulder
November	90Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	26°	38	6.3	68%	dry
December	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	26	5.3	69%	dry