Hanoi’s weather in December

Hanoi might be the first destination that visitors should pay a visit to when traveling to Vietnam. When having free time in December, many people might feel hesitant to travel. However, Hanoi’s weather in December will surely bring you different experiences through the bustle of city life when the year ends and by the specialties to warm up your body. This article will give you more detailed information about Hanoi's weather in December.

Hanoi’s temperature in December

Hanoi’s weather in December is characterized by a subtropical climate with a cold winter. The minimum temperature can go down to 10°C, and the max temperature is just around 23°C. The interval of cold temperatures expands when getting to the end of the year. Precipitation in Hanoi’s weather in December is low, Hanoi receives between 20 mm  (0.79 in) and 30 m (1.18 in) of rainfall, equal to 6 to 9 rainy days in this month. When it rains, it comes as light rains and drizzles. 

Despite the weather, December is one of the busiest travel months. Because to the low humidity, mainly dry weather, and lack of oppressive heat throughout this month, vacationers are able to take the greatest pleasure from their trip.

Things to do in Hanoi in December

Hanoi in December is the period when this city is much busier than ever because this is the last month of the year and people rush to prepare for the Lunar New Year. Get bundled up and join the locals for tea, street food, and evening strolls around the city’s picturesque lakes.

Pay a visit to Churches and Cathedral to celebrate Christmas

As winter and Christmas approach, more and more Vietnamese people are becoming aware of this holiday since it provides a pleasant setting for gathering with family and friends. From now until the end of the year, you can see a lot of festive decorations and dazzling lights strung up in the streets and even in little lanes.

Many locals and tourists gather in front of St. Joseph’s Cathedral  to witness the ancient architecture from French colonialism, dotted by the red color from decorations for Chistmas holiday. Moreover, it is Hanoi's oldest church. This magnificent church is housed in neo-gothic architecture that dates back more than 120 years and is located in the Old Quarter. During those days, this cathedral will be more crowded, therefore you go early to have best places to admire Hanoi’s weather in December and should take care of your belongings. 

Soak up the cafe culture and local cuisine

The tasty street delicacies that may warm you up on a chilly day are another wintertime attraction in Hanoi. The most popular noodle dish in Hanoi cuisine is pho. It is a common morning item, but you may get it at any time of day served by eateries and street sellers, with a bunch of people hunched over bowls of soup. A bowl of boiling hot "pho" will warm your heart and won't cost you an arm and a leg. In the winter, you should also try many more meals like banh cuon, bun cha, banh troi tau, etc.

Bun Cha Hanoi 

The greatest time to sample all the various varieties of Vietnamese coffee is during the winter when one can snuggle up in one of the numerous chic cafés. When visiting this city, one of the greatest cuisines you must try is egg coffee, which is available at each coffee shop in Hanoi. But, Giang Coffee on Nguyen Huu Huan Street and Dinh Café on Dinh Tien Hoang Street are the greatest places to acquire them. 

Egg coffee

Attending one of the Hanoi cuisine tours is the greatest choice if you just have a short amount of time to spend in Hanoi during December. Walking makes you hungry and keeps you warm, so it's the ideal blend of practicality and culture!

What to pack 

Hanoi’s weather in December could get you frozen since the temperature sometimes lies at 6 7 *cc. Therefore, visitors should prepare warm clothes, such as woolen sweaters, hoodies, socks, hats, or scarf. 

A warm layer 

Warm socks 

Scarf 

Walking shoes or waterproof shoes 

Bring personal healthcare 

Sapa - Worth-visiting place to visit around Hanoi during December 

Nature is extremely favorable to Sapa in the winter when it snows, even though Vietnam is a tropical country. In winter, the whole town of Sapa is like floating in clouds and snow. Snow covered everything; the house was even half a meter thick, covering the ground with a vast white patch, both deserted and strangely beautiful. Coming to Sapa in winter is really like experiencing Europe in Vietnam. Sapa is completely immersed in the snow carpet, despite the cold temperatures of minus 0 degrees Celsius.

Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary in Hanoi depending on Hanoi’s weather in October. If you are interested in the Vietnam package tours, you can consider our tours Full Day Hanoi Sightseeing Tour to give you the best experience in Hanoi.