Hanoi is at its best from March to April and October to November.
It is busiest and priciest in March to April and October to November.
Expect the most rain in May to October.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Hanoi month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 28° / 22°wet, 198 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 26° / 19°some rain, 57 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 22° / 15°mostly dry, 35 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 21° / 14°some rain, 68 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 22° / 15°some rain, 55 mm | Shoulder | Tet |
| March 2027Best weather | 26° / 19°some rain, 73 mm | Peak | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | 29° / 22°rainy spells, 101 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 31° / 24°wet, 238 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 33° / 26°very wet, 301 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 33° / 26°very wet, 339 mm | Off-season | Hot, humid rainy season with heavy downpours; June and July often top 35°C. |
| August 2027 | 32° / 26°very wet, 447 mm | Off-season | Hot, humid rainy season with heavy downpours; June and July often top 35°C. |
| September 2027 | 31° / 25°very wet, 350 mm | Shoulder | Hot, humid rainy season with heavy downpours; June and July often top 35°C. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Hanoi, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 4–10 Feb · expectedTetVietnam's Lunar New Year (day one is 6 Feb; the break is proposed for 4-10 Feb): the biggest holiday of the year. Many shops and restaurants close for up to a week and transport sells out.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Hanoi from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
The best weather in Hanoi is from March to April and October to November. Spring: warm and pleasant, with light drizzle in March. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is March to April and October to November. The quietest months are June to August.
When is the rainy season in Hanoi?
The wettest months are May to October. Hot, humid rainy season with heavy downpours; June and July often top 35°C.
When is Hanoi most crowded?
Peak season is March to April and October to November, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Hanoi from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Hyderabad has the lowest fare right now: ₹13,351 (one-way) for Sat 31 Oct.
How hot does Hanoi get?
The hottest month is June, with average highs of 33°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 14°C.