Weather - the World Weather - Vietnam   Weather - Hanoi

Vietnam has a sub-tropical climate with distinct sea soual changes. Typhoon season is July to September. When typhoon is approaching, warning are broadcast on TV and Radio, and signals indicate the storm’s distance from Vietnam. If a typhoon come near, business and shops slow down and the tour may be cancelled. There is s separate warning for heavy rains.

Spring: (Jan-Mar) Temperature low humidity rises. Spring evenings can be cool so a lightweight jacket should sufficen. Temperature range from 16^o 27^o (63^o – 80^oF ). Humidity average 80 percent.

Summer: (Apr – Jun). Hot and humid. Short sleeves and cotton works best with a light weight sweater for indoors, as restaurants tend to turn up the air conditioning. Temperatures range from 27^o – 37^oC (78^o – 97^oF). Humidity can rise about 92 percent.

Autumn: (Jul – Sep). Temperature and Humidity drop clear, Sunny days. Short sleeves and light jackets will be fine. Temperatures range from 20^o –30^oC ( 64^o –82^oF). Humidity averages 77 percent.

Winter: (Oct –Dec). Cool with low humidity.  Temperature can drop to 10^oC (50^oF). Occasional chills make woolens and overcoats worth bringing. Temperatures range from 15^o – 25^oC ( 56^o – 70^oF). Humidity averages 72 percent.     

Vietnam is a large country, running nearly 2,000 kilometers north to south. Not surprisingly, weather varies widely by region. In the south, there are essentially two seasons, dry and wet. The dry season runs from November through April; the wet season from May through October. Dry or wet, it's always hot and humid!

Average temperatures are much cooler up north. Hanoi experiences 4 seasons. Winter is dry and cool, even downright chilly; although, it never gets cold enough to snow. Tet - New Year marks the beginning of Spring, with warm temperatures and little rain. Both Summer and Autumn are hot and rainy.

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