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The best time to visit Hanoi
Hanoi is best in autumn (October–November) and spring (March–April) — mild, dry and pleasant. Summer (May–August) is hot, humid and rainy; winter (December–February) is cool and can be grey, chilly and damp, but it’s atmospheric and quiet.
Best overall
October–November and March–April — mild, dry and comfortable.
Best weather
Autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Mar–Apr).
Fewer crowds
Winter (December–February).
Lowest prices
The summer wet season and midwinter are cheapest.
When to avoid
May–August for heat, humidity and heavy rain; deep winter if you dislike grey, chilly damp.
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Hanoi season by season
Mild and increasingly green as winter fades — a comfortable, pleasant window before the summer heat.
Hot, very humid and the rainy season, with the risk of storms; the cheapest but least comfortable time.
Mild, dry and clear — widely considered the best time to visit Hanoi.
Cool and sometimes grey, chilly and damp; quiet and atmospheric, with the occasional cold snap.
Key events & holidays
Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, late January–February, when much closes), the autumn festival season, and the mild “golden” autumn weeks.
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Plan my Hanoi trip — freeBest time to visit Hanoi — FAQs
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
October–November and March–April — mild, dry and comfortable, avoiding both the summer heat and winter chill.
Is Hanoi cold in winter?
It can be — December–February is cool and sometimes grey, chilly and damp, occasionally dropping near 10°C, so bring layers.
What is the weather like in Hanoi in summer?
Hot, very humid and rainy from May to August, with the chance of storms — the least comfortable season.
Should I plan around Tết?
Yes — during the Lunar New Year (late Jan–Feb) many shops and restaurants close and transport books out, though the atmosphere is special.
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