Hanoi in December
Cool and dry with the lowest rainfall of the year; bring a jacket, because unheated old buildings feel colder than 22 °C suggests.
Is December a good time to visit Hanoi?
December is one of the busiest months in Hanoi, at about 72/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas around St Joseph’s Cathedral — the surrounding blocks fill with scooters
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Hanoi, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Hanoi?
December is one of the busiest months in Hanoi, at about 72/100. If you can move your dates, June is far calmer.
How crowded is Hanoi in December?
Hanoi sits at roughly 72/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 9 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hanoi in December?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 16°C in December, with about 6 wet days across the month.