If you plan to visit Hanoi in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +22°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 27 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the driest month of the year in Hanoi
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hanoi has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Hanoi in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hanoi for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +26°C.
Is Hanoi warm or cold in December?
Hanoi is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°C to +15°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Hanoi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hanoi in December
Hanoi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+22°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+4°C
+6°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+30°C
+32°C
Rainfall
58 mm
27 mm
39 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
2
Cloudy days
12
15
13
Rainy days
13
11
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +22°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 58 mm to 27 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hanoi in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hanoi is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Hanoi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 14 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hanoi wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 310 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Hanoi?
This is the weather in Hanoi in December 2023:
1 December
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+20°C
2 December
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+20°C
3 December
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+20°C
4 December
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+21°C
5 December
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+22°C
6 December
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+23°C
7 December
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+26°C
8 December
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+27°C
9 December
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+28°C
10 December
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+28°C
11 December
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+28°C
12 December
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+29°C
13 December
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+28°C
14 December
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+29°C
15 December
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+30°C
16 December
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+20°C
17 December
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+15°C
18 December
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+18°C
19 December
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+16°C
20 December
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+17°C
21 December
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+18°C
22 December
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+17°C
23 December
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+19°C
24 December
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+19°C
25 December
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+20°C
26 December
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+22°C
27 December
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+24°C
28 December
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+25°C
29 December
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+25°C
30 December
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+23°C
31 December
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+26°C
In December 2023 Hanoi had 7 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hanoi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hanoi in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+29°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 1210 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 2188 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hanoi in December:
Is December a good time to visit Hanoi?
It’s always a good time to visit Hanoi, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hanoi in December?
December has mild temperatures in Hanoi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Hanoi rainy in December?
Hanoi is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Hanoi in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hanoi in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hanoi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.