2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Hanoi in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit Hanoi. Hanoi has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 16°C, and approximately 20 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

16°C

Rainy days

20days

Daylight

11h

Is January a good time to visit Hanoi?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

5:36 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 23°C 16°C 20 Wet
February 23°C 16°C 15 Wet
March 26°C 20°C 20 Excellent (best)
April 25°C 19°C 15 Excellent (best)
May 33°C 26°C 11 Good
June 35°C 28°C 14 Wet
July 34°C 27°C 16 Wet
August 31°C 26°C 26 Wet
September 30°C 25°C 27 Wet
October 26°C 21°C 18 Excellent (best)
November 26°C 20°C 8 Excellent (best)
December 20°C 14°C 5 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Hanoi?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Hanoi? +

January is typically Wet for visiting Hanoi, with average highs of 23°C and around 20 rainy days.

What should I pack for Hanoi in January? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Hanoi in January? +

Hanoi typically sees around 20 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Hanoi in January? +

In January, Hanoi gets approximately 11 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Hanoi? +

No, January is not peak season in Hanoi. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Hanoi? +

The best months to visit Hanoi are October, November, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Bangkok)

Last Updated: January 2026

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