As a solo traveller I booked a shared tour on the 23 person bus. It was a great size with a good mix of people with other solo travellers as well as groups. The tour guide (Duyen) gave a great overview of locations visited, the historical, cultural and religious importance and norms - giving a deeper awareness for those new to Vietnam. Everything was well explained and the guide’s English was fantastic - clearly explaining and guiding us through the day. She was accommodating to the groups different needs and paced the day well.
The tour was great, but it is, as to be expected, very tourist focused. You could do the day on your own, but going as part of a group makes the whole experience easier. The boat ride was very busy (hundreds of boats) but there were no delays or crowds.
The bus was new, clean and well air conditioned.
Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommended this tour.
small fees to travel from LAO CAI station to Sapa town center.
Anonymous User
Solo traveler
Hanoi Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Hanoi year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 71–81°F, warm and comfortable climate, rainfall gradually increases. Common activities: Visiting historical sites, enjoying outdoor leisure activities. Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
Summer (June–August): Average 85–86°F, hot and humid, heavy rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, enjoying riverside cafes. Recommended clothing: Breathable and light clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 79–83°F, comfortable temperature, but September has heavy rainfall, gradually drying from October to November. Common activities: Outdoor activities, visiting nearby attractions. Recommended clothing: Comfortable and breathable clothing, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): Average 64–64°F, lower temperature, dry and less rainfall. Common activities: Visiting indoor attractions, experiencing local culture. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Hanoi climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 76.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 2286 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: September
Hanoi monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
64°F
56.7
February
64.6°F
55.2
March
71.8°F
53.6
April
77.9°F
65.9
May
81.7°F
309.7
June
85.8°F
308.9
July
86°F
246.9
August
84.6°F
435
September
83.1°F
563.8
October
79.7°F
110.1
November
75.9°F
69.4
December
64.9°F
10.8
Hanoi weather for the next seven days
7/19
Sunday
Smoky haze
93.8°F/81.9°F
7/20
Monday
Smoky haze
94°F/79.8°F
7/21
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
94.6°F/80.7°F
7/22
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
97.3°F/80.3°F
7/23
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
94.5°F/80.3°F
7/24
Friday
Light rain shower
87.5°F/78.1°F
7/25
Saturday
Light rain shower
89.4°F/76.8°F
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