Weather in Hanoi

Hanoi has a humid subtropical climate and is a year-round holiday destination.

Spring (February to April) starts with fog shrouding the city in February and March, but April is pleasant with temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F).

Summer (May to August) is hot, humid and with frequent heavy rains which are over in a couple of hours, refreshing the city and giving way to sunshine. Temperatures are between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (90°F). This is high season, just remember to bring a raincoat.

Autumn (September to October) is the best time to visit Hanoi, particularly in October when the weather is warm with plenty of sunshine.

Winter (November to January) is cool and dry, with January being the coolest month with temperatures averaging 16°C (61°F) - still pleasant to many. Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, takes place in January or February so many shops are closed.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	1 sse	40-60% 1008 mb good
Monday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	1 se	40-60% 1008 mb good
Tuesday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	1 ne	40-60% 1008 mb good
Wednesday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	3 nne	40-60% 1008 mb good
Thursday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	5 e	40-60% 1008 mb good
Friday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	5 ese	40-60% 1008 mb good
Saturday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	5 e	40-60% 1008 mb good

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Last updated: 2024-09-04 13:17:11
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Flower Garden Hotel

This stylish hotel on the edge of the Old Quarter has large, well-lit rooms decorated in Vietnamese style. There are two restaurants serving Western and a fusion of Asian food, one being on the top floor with great views across the city. There’s also a fitness centre and spa, including a sauna and Jacuzzi.

Maison d'Hanoi Hanova Hotel

The narrow entrance is barely noticeable, but this boutique hotel is well known for its stylish combination of colonial and art deco design. It’s within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and ideal for exploring the Old Quarter. With its own restaurant and spa, this is a real find in an excellent location.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

An old colonial hotel steeped in history, the Sofitel isn’t called ‘legend’ for nothing. With three excellent restaurants (Vietnamese, French and Italian), as well as bars, swimming pool and gym, it’s the most prized luxury choice of the city. Rooms in the historical Metropole Wing have maintained the original features, while the Opera Wing has rooms designed in classic French style.

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

This is one of the best 5-star business hotels in Hanoi, built entirely over the West Lake, featuring large rooms, restaurants and bars, swimming pool and spa facilities. The hotel's Vietnamese, Italian and French restaurants all have good reputations. Rooms overlook the lake or the Hanoi skyline and are stylishly Vietnamese.

Hoa Binh Hotel

A consistently popular choice on the Hanoi hotel scene, the Hoa Binh is a renovated colonial hotel dating from 1926. Located within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake, it boasts more than 100 rooms, all large and comfortable with good facilities for a 3-star hotel. There are also French and Vietnamese restaurants.

Hilton Hanoi Opera

A stunning colonial-style hotel, the Hilton is built next to the Opera House (hence its name) in the French Quarter. The rooms are large and chic with a hint of Vietnamese style. A short walk from the Old Quarter, the open-air bar of the hotel's Ba Mien restaurant is a popular nightspot.

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