Don’t letthe fact that Hanoi is in Southeast Asia make you fooled and think T-shirts and shorts are great to go all year round. There are four seasons a year in Hanoi, and this city is in the northern hemisphere meaning that December marks the beginning of the chilly winter and around July and August, steaming summer hovers. Since temperatures, rainfall and sunshine can change from day to day — and often do, it is difficult or even impossible to give firm predictions of the Hanoi weather each month, or even each season. If you are planning to visit Hanoi in July, let’s check out some general suggestions! You can see more: Travel Indochina Vietnam

Even though the average temperature is in the early 30s, with temperatures known to reach 40 degrees Celsius, June, July and August are said to be the hottest months. Especially when combined with the high humidity, that is still plenty hot enough. During this time of year, the temperature in Hanoi is much highly than that in the Southern Vietnam, where temperatures are still much more stable than in the capital city. As soon as stepping out of your air-con room, you will immediately want to get back into the shower, the heat makes doing anything a chore. So take it easy! You only have to accept the terrible sweat, take a really big bottle of water and go for it! Or give up on the discovering and schedule a really cool swimming pool visit into your lovely day.

With its increase in average night temperature to 27oC; that of day is remaining at 33oC, it can be seen that it is getting even hotter than that of the previous month. For about half of the month, high temperature co-ordinate and high humidity (225mm) keep creating heavy rains. Generally, Hanoi and the cities in the Northern Vietnam are having their hottest months which have even higher temperature than that of the Southern region. With low humidity, the climate in the Central Vietnam seems to be mildest. For more information, you can click: ho chi minh to phnom penh by boat

Estimated climate in July in Hanoi:

• Average High temperature: 33 C degree
• Average Low temperature: 27 C degree
• Humidity: 72%
• Precipitation : 225 mm
• Number of wet days: 17 days

Hanoi travel tips in July

Without special festivals and events, Hanoi is said to be rather boring in July. Not smog and overwhelming heat, July is the best time for beaches and sunshine! This is a really good chance for travelers to taste Tra Da (iced tea), which is a unique beverage culture of Hanoi if they happen to be in Hanoi in July. It is not a bad idea to take a seat on the street side and sightseeing Hanoi’s busy life with a cup of iced tea on hand. At this time of the year, Trang Tien ice-cream on Trang Tien Street would also most tasty. Thus, don’t miss this chance! In addition, in order to make full use of the summer’s sunlight, why don’t you take short yet fascinating trips to these sea provinces near Hanoi to sunbath or swim.

In sum, in July even when this is still tourism season of this city, Hanoi capital city alone is not so attractive to visit and explore. If you are willing to travel to beaches near Hanoi, your trip maybe enhanced, however, recommendation is to wait for one more months when autumn falls if you only want to slowly visit this city, explore and enjoy the gentle and charming beauty of the center city of Vietnam.

What to pack for Hanoi in July

While raingear is all year round item, the best choices for the warmer months are summer clothes and sandals or shoes. And of course, sunglasses, sun cream are must-bring things.

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