Hanoi July — evening atmosphere at Hanoi Train Street with lanterns as the city comes alive after dark

Hanoi · Vietnam

July

The hottest and wettest month — 33°C and 288mm of rain; Hanoi is best explored air-conditioned and after dark.

Worth considering

#12 of 12 months

There are better months for Hanoi — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

33°C

Low

26°C

Rain

288mm

Sun

6hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How July scores in Hanoi

Weather
Below average
Value
Good
Crowds
Above average
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in July

  • Evening Hanoi in July is genuinely excellent: the heat eases after 6pm, the Old Quarter's night markets and bia hơi culture is at its most vibrant, and street food stalls operate until midnight
  • The summer heat accelerates the rhythm of Hanoi's outdoor café culture; rooftop bars around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake fill with a mix of locals and travellers after dark
  • Prices remain affordable — hotel rooms in the French Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake are available without advance booking

What you sacrifice

  • 288mm of rain makes July the wettest month in Hanoi's year — sustained downpours, flash flooding in the Old Quarter's streets, and daily disruption to outdoor plans
  • 33°C average high with 83% humidity is the hottest and most uncomfortable combination in Hanoi's calendar; daytime sightseeing is punishing
  • The combination of heat and heavy rain means July is structurally inferior to every other month in Hanoi — no events, no weather advantages, nothing that is genuinely best in July

How July compares to April (best month)

FactorJulyApril
Weather
3
8
Value
6
7
Crowds
5
7

July in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Hanoi, not across destinations. Methodology →