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City Trips Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

December, January, February

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

17°C – 30°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Hanoi?

The best time to visit Hanoi for a city trip is December, January, February, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Hanoi

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°23
February
92Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°26
March
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°40
April
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°67
May
23Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°189
June
13Poor
Hot temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
30°249
July
12Poor
Hot temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
30°344
August
14Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
30°313
September
24Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 5Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°212
October
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°84
November
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°38
December
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°26

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Hanoi

When is the best time to visit Hanoi for city trips?

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The best time to visit Hanoi for city trips is typically in December, January, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Hanoi?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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