Verdict: Excellent month
Hanoi Weather in December
December hits the sweet spot in Hanoi — highs around 22°C (72°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 4 wet days in a typical year. Overall, December is one of the best months of the year to be in Hanoi.
Average high
22°C / 72°F
Average low
14°C / 57°F
Rain days
~4
Precipitation
16 mm
What to pack for Hanoi in December
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Hanoi: Jun (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (21°C / 70°F) · Wettest: Aug (~25 rain days)
21°
14°
Jan
23°
16°
Feb
26°
19°
Mar
29°
21°
Apr
32°
25°
May
33°
27°
Jun
33°
27°
Jul
32°
26°
Aug
31°
25°
Sep
28°
22°
Oct
27°
19°
Nov
22°
14°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)