Climate of Hanoi, Viet Nam
Area-weighted average across Hanoi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Hanoi, a subdivision of Viet Nam, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16.3°C / 61.3°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in June, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in to 308 mm / 12.1 in depending on the season (1676 mm / 66 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3°C61.3°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.6°C63.7°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.8°C67.6°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.7°C74.7°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.2°C81°F | 195 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.9°C84°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.9°C84°F | 302 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 308 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 21.5°C70.7°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 18.3°C64.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hanoi?
The best months to visit Hanoi, Viet Nam for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and the driest is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Hanoi?
Hanoi, Viet Nam has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.3°C / 61.3°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1676 mm / 66 in, with the wettest month being August (308 mm / 12.1 in) and the driest January (15 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Hanoi?
The hottest month in Hanoi is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.9°C / 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Hanoi?
The coldest month in Hanoi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.3°C / 61.3°F.
When does it rain most in Hanoi?
The wettest month in Hanoi is August, averaging about 308 mm / 12.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 15 mm / 0.6 in.