Hoan Kiem Lake and Turtle Tower in Hanoi at golden hour

Hanoi in July

Very hot, humid and frequently wet

The short answer

July is one of the weakest months in Hanoi.

July works best for heat-tolerant travelers planning a flexible, hotel-led trip.

4/10 overall26–32.2°CLow crowds€€ (Good value)
Weather3/10
Crowds9/10
Prices9/10
Events4/10

July in detail

What July actually feels like

Weather
26–32.2°C
Very hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain
Crowds
Low
One of the quieter international travel periods
Prices
€€ (Good value)
Low-season rates and strong upgrade opportunities

+Low demand can unlock excellent accommodation value.

–Heat, 81% humidity and 272mm of rain make long sightseeing days difficult.

My tip for July

Avoid building a rigid outdoor itinerary; use early mornings and weather breaks.

  • Warmest weather
  • Hotel value
  • Spas
  • Indoor sights

How July compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Hanoi, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is August.

See all twelve months for Hanoi

Plan around

What’s on in Hanoi in July

Peak heat and rain

June–August

This is Hanoi's hardest weather window: hot, humid and rainy. August is the wettest month in the climate dataset, averaging 310mm of rain and 16 rainy days.

Not set on July?

Months I'd choose over July

Still going to Hanoi in July?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heat, 81% humidity and 272mm of rain make long sightseeing days difficult.

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