Choosing suitable time to visit Hanoi is very important to your trip.
Autumn (around September to November) and Spring (April and May) are two best seasons to visit Hanoi when the weather is pleasant with milder temperatures. Tet holiday, which is usually falling from the end of January to the middle of February, is highly recommended to explore the beauty of the city on foot or witness the most special holiday of Eastern culture.
Although Vietnam is a tropical country whose climate is usually considered to be very hot, do not underestimate the cold in Vietnam Northern these day. The temperature may drop to 10 degree celcius, but it is much chillier than you expect : the humidity, wind chill factor and lack of building insulation and heating can make it feel much colder. Anyway, the closer Tet comes, the more bustle the preparing activities of the people gets. The sky also becomes brighter blue, the rain is gentle drizzle which features Hanoi winter. It is the great time to wander around in the deep cold weather and try warm street foods.
April and May are generally great months to be in Hanoi weatherwise. It has not switched to summer yet, so the temperature hovers around a pleasant 20 degree celcius and it seldom heavily rains.
After a really humid and hot steaming weather, fall around September to November is considered the most beautiful and romantic time for travellers to visit Hanoi. This short season is similar to April and May in terms of both temperature and rainfall. Tree colour changing and gentle honey sunlight make Hanoi’s charm and suavity.
