Hanoi
From Friday to Sunday the Old Quarter closes to traffic and becomes one long night market flowing towards Hoan Kiem Lake — but honestly, Hanoi does this informally every evening.
- Best forNightlife
- Approx. flying time~15h 15m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportHanoi (HAN)
About this place
The essential coordinates are Ta Hien street, where fresh bia hoi lager costs pennies and everyone sits on child-sized plastic stools, and the grilled-fish and pho stalls in the surrounding lanes. Note the official midnight-ish wind-down: Hanoi parties early and hard.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 21°C in January to 33°C in June. Driest in December; wettest in August, with rain on about 24 days.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August32° · rain 24 daysHot and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
Pick a budget to open live availability in Hanoi. Prices are per night for two people.
Flights
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