Hanoi · Vietnam

November

Excellent autumn conditions — warm but not hot, light rain, and the Old Quarter at its most comfortable.

Best match

#6 of 12 months

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

Climate

High

25°C

Low

19°C

Rain

82mm

Sun

5.2hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Hanoi

Weather

Excellent

Value

Above average

Crowds

Above average

Events

Above average

Atmosphere

Very good

↑November is one of the two best months in Hanoi's calendar alongside April: 25°C, light rain, and low humidity make walking the 36 streets of the Old Quarter, cycling around West Lake, and visiting the Temple of Literature genuinely enjoyable all day
↑The transition to the cool season begins in late November — Hanoians start wearing jackets and the city takes on a more contemplative character; the street food scene shifts to warming soups (bún bò Huế, bún riêu, and a thousand phở varieties)
↑Tourist numbers are rising from the summer lows but not yet at the December-February peak — popular sites are accessible without long queues

↓Sunshine hours (5.2 daily) are lower than in May and June despite the better overall conditions — overcast skies are frequent, which is pleasant for walking but less so for photography
↓Prices are moderate and rising — November is no longer the value season but the quality justifies it
↓The transition from warm to cool can feel unpredictable week to week; packing layers for both 25°C days and 15°C evenings is required

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