Month guide · Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi in November
What November is really like in Hanoi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry, mild and sunny, ideal for walking the city and for Ha Long Bay and Ninh Bình trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Hanoi: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:16
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Hanoi's favourite season: drier air, blue skies and comfortable temperatures, with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Hanoi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Ba Đình
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
Pair it with the Temple of Literature across the road.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Hoàn Kiếm Lake
St Joseph's Cathedral
Completed in 1886, Hanoi's neo-Gothic cathedral has twin square towers inspired by Notre-Dame de Paris.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Quarter
Bạch Mã Temple
Dress modestly and leave a small donation; photography is usually allowed without flash.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · French Quarter
Hanoi Opera House
Built by the French between 1901 and 1911 and modelled loosely on the Palais Garnier in Paris, the Opera House anchors the French Quarter at the end of Tràng Tiền street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes outside, 2 hours for a show
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- After dark
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 19°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hanoi?
One of the best months to visit Hanoi. The other best months are March–April, October and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hanoi?
It is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Dry, mild and sunny, ideal for walking the city and for Ha Long Bay and Ninh Bình trips.
+How warm is Hanoi in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hanoi in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.