January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Hanoi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hanoi in January
Average temperature 16°C, 48 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Hanoi scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Old Quarter alleys, lake walks, and street-noodle mornings peak January through March.
January holds up well in Hanoi — 4th best month
January averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hanoi in January?
- In January, Hanoi averages 16°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Hanoi?
- January earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hanoi in January?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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