Hanoi Climate and Weather

Hanoi has a humid tropical climate that is characterised by monsoons, like most of northern Vietnam. Summers (between May and September) are very hot with plenty of rain and average temperatures between 76F (24C) and 91F (33C); while winters (from November to March) are cool and relatively dry, averaging between 57F (14C) and 72F (22C). Anything is possible during the transitional months of April and October, and spring often brings light rain. The hottest month of the year is June. January is the coolest month, usually beset with a cold north-easterly wind.

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