Weather in Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Live weather in Hanoi, currently 32°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Hanoi is in Vietnam — see weather across all major cities in Vietnam, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
31.8°C
feels like 36.2°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Hanoi, Vietnam Updated at 11:45 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 58% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 5.8 kph (317°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1009.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 11% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 10.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:41 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:07 PM |
What is the weather like in Hanoi right now?
Currently a hot 32°C in Hanoi, with clear skies. Clear skies mean strong, direct sunlight right now. It feels a lot warmer than the reading — nearer 36°C.
Air is moderate today — EPA index 2; unusually sensitive people may notice it. Intense sun, UV 10: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. The sun rose at 05:41 AM and sets at 06:07 PM, for 12h 26m of daylight.
Rain is unlikely — about a 9% chance, 0 mm at most. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. That's running about 3°C above the usual September average for Hanoi.
The 7-day picture is unsettled, with rain focused around Thursday. Today's high stays well short of Hanoi's record for the date, 36°C.
Bottom line: stay hydrated, seek shade, and avoid the midday sun in Hanoi today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳 Today
Air Quality Index in Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 4 (Moderate) |
| CO: | 700.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 212.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 5.0 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 37.9 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 38.0 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 38.1 µg/m³ |
About Hanoi
Hanoi, the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, sits on the banks of the Red River in the country’s north, blending ancient charm with modern energy. The Old Quarter’s labyrinth of narrow streets buzzes with motorbikes, street stalls, and colonial-era shophouses, while Hoan Kiem Lake offers a serene counterpoint. The city’s French legacy shines in leafy boulevards and iconic sights like the Opera House, the Temple of Literature, and the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. Surrounded by fertile delta plains and punctuated by numerous lakes, Hanoi feels intimate yet sprawling, a place where the aroma of phở and egg coffee wafts through humid air.
The climate is classified as humid subtropical with a dry winter (Köppen Cwa). Summers, from May to September, are hot and oppressively humid, with average highs around 33°C and frequent downpours. Rainfall peaks in July and August, often arriving as sudden, heavy afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December to February) are cool and crisp, with temperatures dipping to 10–15°C; though generally dry, occasional drizzles and overcast skies are common. Spring and autumn bring mild, pleasant conditions. Packing requires lightweight, breathable fabrics and an umbrella for summer, plus a light jacket and layers for winter. Humidity is a near-constant companion, especially from April through October.
The best time to visit weather-wise is during autumn (October–November) or spring (March–April), when temperatures are comfortably warm, humidity is lower, and skies are clearer. Hanoi experiences notable weather phenomena: from August to September, remnants of tropical cyclones can lash the city with heavy rain and gusty winds. Winter mornings sometimes see a dense, misty fog that softens the city’s silhouette, while occasional cold surges from the north can bring temperatures below 10°C. These seasonal rhythms give Hanoi an atmospheric character that shifts as dramatically as its bustling streets.
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