Hanoi in January
Cool, grey and damp rather than cold, January is comfortable for walking the Old Quarter but rarely photogenic.
Is January a good time to visit Hanoi?
January is a middling month in Hanoi — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in January
- Tết run-up (movable, Jan–Feb) — kumquat trees and peach branches on every second motorbike
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Hanoi, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Hanoi?
January is a middling month in Hanoi — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Hanoi in January?
Hanoi sits at roughly 58/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 5 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Hanoi in January?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 15°C in January, with about 8 wet days across the month.