Hanoi in February
Check the Tết dates before you book anything: the city is beautiful and half-closed, and street food largely disappears for several days.
Is February a good time to visit Hanoi?
February is a middling month in Hanoi — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in February
- Tết Nguyên Đán, the lunar new year (movable) — shops, restaurants and museums close for up to a week
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Hanoi, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Hanoi?
February is a middling month in Hanoi — crowds around 56/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Hanoi in February?
Hanoi sits at roughly 56/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 7 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hanoi in February?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 16°C in February, with about 11 wet days across the month.