Month guide · Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi in February
What February is really like in Hanoi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Persistent drizzle and grey skies; after Tết, pilgrims head to the Perfume Pagoda and temples are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Hanoi: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Winter (December–January). Cool, grey and damp with chilly nights; good for walking, but bring layers and check air quality.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Perfume Pagoda pilgrimage festival (usually from after Tết until about April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Ngọc Sơn Temple
The 'Lake of the Returned Sword' takes its name from a legend in which a golden turtle reclaimed Emperor Lê Lợi's magic sword.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Old Quarter
Old Quarter guild streets
Walk it in the morning when shops open and traffic is lighter, and look up to see the narrow façades above the shopfronts.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
- Photo spot
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Historic site · Ba Đình
Temple of Literature
Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this walled complex housed Vietnam's first university, the Imperial Academy.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Ba Đình
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Đình Square
Arrive early in the morning, dress with shoulders and knees covered, and leave large bags at the check-in; the mausoleum closes on some days and for maintenance periods, so check before you go.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours with the grounds
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 15°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hanoi?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and October–December are better overall. Compare every month.
Hanoi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Hanoi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Persistent drizzle and grey skies; after Tết, pilgrims head to the Perfume Pagoda and temples are busy.
+How warm is Hanoi in February?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hanoi in February?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.