Hanoi
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hanoi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hanoi are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and August the wettest (about 419 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 14.2 | 62 | 4.3 |
| February | 22.1 | 15.1 | 51 | 4.1 |
| March | 25.6 | 18.7 | 81 | 4.0 |
| April | 29.2 | 21.9 | 100 | 6.2 |
| May | 31.5 | 24.8 | 217 | 8.2 |
| June | 33.3 | 26.6 | 267 | 8.7 |
| July | 32.8 | 26.4 | 316 | 8.8 |
| August | 31.8 | 25.9 | 419 | 7.7 |
| September | 30.9 | 24.9 | 344 | 8.0 |
| October | 28.2 | 21.9 | 209 | 7.5 |
| November | 25.8 | 18.7 | 60 | 7.2 |
| December | 21.6 | 14.4 | 33 | 5.6 |
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01 · OverviewHanoi, in brief
Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous municipality of Vietnam. It covers an area of 3,358.6 km2 (1,296.8 mi2), and as of 2025 has a population of 8,807,523. Hanoi had the second-highest gross regional domestic product of all Vietnamese provinces and municipalities at US$48 billion in 2023, behind Ho Chi Minh City. It hosts 78 foreign embassies, the headquarters of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), its Vietnam National University system, and other governmental organizations. Hanoi had 18.7 million domestic and international visitors in 2022. It hosts the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, West Lake, and Ba Vì National Park near the outskirts of the municipality. Hanoi's urban area has architectural styles, including French colonial architecture, brutalist apartments and disorganized alleys and tube houses stemming from the city's growth in the 20th century.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hanoi
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Hanoi located and what are its coordinates?
Hanoi is situated in Vietnam at geographic coordinates 21.0245, 105.8412 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hanoi?
Hanoi has a recorded population of approximately 8,053,663 and observes the Asia/Bangkok time zone (VND).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hanoi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hanoi include vi, en, fr, zh, km, and the circulating currency is VND.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hanoi?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Hanoi, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.