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Hanoi

French colonial charm, street food culture, and rich history

Best time: Oct-Dec, Mar-Apr · Typical stay: 3–7 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasons

Oct-Dec

18-28°C

Best time, perfect weather, comfortable exploring, busy but manageable

Crowds: highPrice: moderate

Mar-Apr

20-30°C

Pleasant spring weather, occasional drizzle, good time to visit

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

May-Sep

26-34°C

Extremely hot and humid, heavy afternoon rains, very cheap, fewer tourists

Crowds: lowPrice: very-low

Jan-Feb

14-20°C

Cool and misty, Tet (Lunar New Year) atmosphere, many shops close

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

Major disruptions

Country-wide events that reshape any trip to Vietnam.

Tết (Lunar New Year)

Severe

Late Jan – Mid Feb

Biggest national holiday. Many businesses closed for a week. Transport fully booked.

What locals know

Insider context for Vietnam that shapes the best time to visit.

  • Avoid Tết if you want open restaurants and cheap flights.
  • November is ideal for most of the country.
  • Halong Bay best in Oct–Dec; Mekong delta best in Dec–Apr.

Top experiences

  • Old Quarter Walking Tour — 36 ancient streets
  • Street Food Tour — Pho, bun cha, egg coffee
  • Halong Bay Day Trip — UNESCO bay cruise
  • Temple of Literature — Vietnam's first university
  • Water Puppet Show — Traditional Vietnamese art