Hanoi · Vietnam

June

The hot and wet summer season proper — heavy rain, heat, and the city best experienced from café windows.

Worth considering

#11 of 12 months

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

Climate

High

32°C

Low

25°C

Rain

239mm

Sun

6.2hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How June scores in Hanoi

Weather

Average

Value

Good

Crowds

Above average

Events

Average

Atmosphere

Above average

↑Hanoi in the rain is still Hanoi — the Old Quarter streets with rain bouncing off the rooftops and vendors sheltering under awnings is an authentic and evocative experience
↑Prices are affordable and international tourist numbers are lower; the city's museums (Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Ho Chi Minh Museum) are excellent in any weather and uncrowded
↑Evening street life is active whenever the rain pauses — the Old Quarter's beer corners (bia hơi) at the intersection of Luong Ngoc Quyen and Ta Hien are at their most social

↓239mm of rain in June — afternoon downpours are routine and sometimes violent; outdoor plans require contingency at all times
↓At 32°C and 83% humidity the heat is persistent; air conditioning is not just comfort but a practical necessity, limiting the appeal of street exploration
↓Summer heat means the city's open-air attractions (Hoan Kiem Lake walks, West Lake cycling, Old Quarter wandering) are most viable only before 10am and after 5pm

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