Hanoi in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Hanoi in may 2025
The weather in Hanoi in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
81°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
23%
22%
14%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
22%
18%
13%
Weather at 6pm
86°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
22%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
79°F
25%
20%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Hanoi in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Hanoi in may.
The climate of Hanoi in may is tolerable
In may in Hanoi, the climate is wet (with 6.9in of rainfall over 11 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.1in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is very warm around this city this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 95°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Hanoi is 88°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Hanoi in the month of may with a maximum record of 112°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 68°F in 2017. You can hope to have about 27 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 87 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Hanoi is generally 13:08. The sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 18:27.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
May: another location in Vietnam?
If you want to go to Vietnam in may, there are destinations with better weather than Hanoi:
In may, Nha Trang, Vinh, Phan Thiet, Bac Ha, Bãi Xép Beach (An Chấn) and Co Thach Beach (Bình Thạnh) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Hanoi in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 112°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 68°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (36%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.97km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:08 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Hanoi in may 2024:
76°F to 85°F
72°F to 76°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 88°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
74°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
74°F to 79°F
74°F to 85°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
74°F to 94°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 90°F
76°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 83°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 92°F
81°F to 88°F
77°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Vietnam in may
Cities near Hanoi:
| Viet Tri in may | tolerable weather |
| Thanh Pho Hoa Binh in may | tolerable weather |
| Thanh Pho Thai Nguyen in may | tolerable weather |
| Thanh Pho Ninh Binh in may | good weather |
| Hải Phòng in may | tolerable weather |
| Mai Chau in may | tolerable weather |
| Do Son Beach (Vạn Hương) in may | tolerable weather |
| Halong Bay in may | tolerable weather |
| Cat Ba island in may | tolerable weather |
| Yen Bai in may | tolerable weather |
| Phu Yen in may | tolerable weather |
| Lạng Sơn in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Hanoi in may:
Weather data for Hanoi for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Hanoi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Hanoi can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Hanoi.