Hanoi in December

Cool, dry and easy to explore

The short answer

December is one of the best months to visit Hanoi.

December is excellent for dry, cool sightseeing if sunshine and warmth are not priorities.

8/10 overall13.6–20.7°CLow–Moderate crowds€€€ (Moderate)

Weather8/10

Crowds8/10

Prices7/10

Events7/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather: 13.6–20.7°C; Cool, dry, misty and often cloudy, with the year's lowest humidity
Crowds: Low–Moderate; Generally manageable, with demand rising around Christmas and New Year
Prices: €€€ (Moderate); Moderate, with a holiday-period increase late in the month

+The joint-lowest rainfall and fewest rainy days of the year.

–Cloud, mist and cool evenings can surprise travelers expecting tropical heat.

My tip for December

Pack a jacket and choose early December for calm conditions before year-end travel picks up.

How December compares

5th of 12 overall in Hanoi, 5th for weather, 4th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is August.

Plan around

Cool and cloudy season: Conditions are cool to cold by Hanoi standards, often misty and cloudy. This is comfortable for walking, but the damp air can feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.

Not set on December?

Cooler, clearer conditions create excellent sightseeing weather.

Only six rainy days, lower humidity and mild temperatures make late November especially strong.

The joint-lowest rainfall and fewest rainy days of the year.

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