Hanoi edges it in November. Hanoi averages 20–27°C with low–moderate crowds; Ho Chi Minh City 25–32°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The verdict for November
Comfortable, dry and excellent for sightseeing
+Only six rainy days, lower humidity and mild temperatures make late November especially strong.
–The best conditions can increase demand for central accommodation.
November is arguably Hanoi at its easiest: low rain, mild air and long comfortable walking days.
Rain starts easing off
+Improving weather
–Humidity remains high
November brings a gradual improvement as rainfall decreases toward the end of the wet season. Warm temperatures remain, but conditions become easier for exploring the city.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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