Season guide · Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi in spring
February–April: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Humid and often drizzly, warming steadily; festival season after Tết and blossom around the lakes. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 39 rainy days across February–April. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- February–April
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 39
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 11 | 11.4 h | 3/5 |
| March | 23°C (73°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 15 | 12 h | 3/5 |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 39 of the year's roughly 143 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Perfume Pagoda pilgrimage festival (usually from after Tết until about April)
- April: Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays — domestic travel peaks (30 April and 1 May)
Good choices for spring
Museum · French Quarter
Hỏa Lò Prison
Built by the French in 1896 to hold Vietnamese political prisoners, the prison was later nicknamed the 'Hanoi Hilton' by American pilots held there, including John McCain.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Cầu Giấy
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Allow at least half a day; it is about 8 km west of the Old Quarter, so take a Grab or taxi.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Water puppet show
Water puppetry began in the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta: lacquered wooden puppets glide across a pool, controlled by puppeteers hidden behind a screen, while musicians play traditional instruments.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
- Iconic
Museum · French Quarter
Vietnamese Women's Museum
Start on the top floor with the fashion and textiles and work down.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Gallery · Ba Đình
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
Just north of the Temple of Literature, this colonial building holds Vietnamese art from ancient bronze drums and Buddhist statues to 20th-century lacquer and silk paintings.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- Ha Long Bay (About 2.5–3 hours each way by road) — Some 1,600 limestone islands and islets rise from the emerald water of this UNESCO-listed bay, with caves such as Sửng Sốt and kayaking among the karsts.
- Ninh Bình (Tràng An and Tam Cốc) (About 2 hours each way by road) — Rowing boats glide along rivers through limestone caves and rice paddies at Tràng An and Tam Cốc.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Hanoi?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Humid and often drizzly, warming steadily; festival season after Tết and blossom around the lakes.
+What is the weather like in Hanoi in spring?
Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 39 rainy days over the season.