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Hanoi in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Hanoi in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Hanoi in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Hanoi in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +68°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 39 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hanoi;

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hanoi has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Hanoi in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hanoi for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +46°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +73°F.

Is Hanoi warm or cold in January?

Hanoi is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +57°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Hanoi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hanoi in January

Hanoi weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+72°F+68°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+90°F+95°F
Rainfall
27 mm39 mm35 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%79%81%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
521
Cloudy days
151310
Rainy days
111617
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 39 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in December to 2 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Hanoi in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Hanoi is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hanoi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Hanoi is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hanoi wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 310 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Hanoi?

This is the weather in Hanoi in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+70°F
2 January
☁️
+69°F
3 January
☁️
+69°F
4 January
☁️
+69°F
5 January
☁️
+70°F
6 January
☀️
+75°F
7 January
☁️
+73°F
8 January
☁️
+74°F
9 January
☁️
+75°F
10 January
🌧️
+73°F
11 January
☁️
+70°F
12 January
☁️
+75°F
13 January
☀️
+83°F
14 January
☀️
+89°F
15 January
☁️
+73°F
16 January
☁️
+60°F
17 January
☁️
+57°F
18 January
☁️
+62°F
19 January
☁️
+62°F
20 January
☁️
+66°F
21 January
☀️
+72°F
22 January
☁️
+70°F
23 January
☁️
+74°F
24 January
☀️
+68°F
25 January
☀️
+66°F
26 January
☁️
+67°F
27 January
☁️
+62°F
28 January
☀️
+67°F
29 January
☀️
+70°F
30 January
☀️
+71°F
31 January
☀️
+73°F
In January 2023 Hanoi had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hanoi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hanoi in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+84°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 1210 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 2188 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hanoi in January:

Is January a good time to visit Hanoi?

It’s always a good time to visit Hanoi, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hanoi in January?

January has mild temperatures in Hanoi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Hanoi rainy in January?

Hanoi is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Hanoi in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hanoi in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Vietnam

Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.

Monthly weather in Hanoi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hanoi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.