Hottest (avg)
#10 / 12
On the cooler side.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Hanoi.
Wettest (avg)
#12 / 12
One of the drier months.
Daylight Hours
#9 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#4 / 12
Close to the yearly wind average.
Highest UV
#9 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#9 / 12
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.5 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 06:26 - 17:53
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 12 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 80%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
78%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through February in Hanoi. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for February. Temperature 24.3°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Moderate
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Moderate
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat Moderate
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 5% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.4 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Visibility Moderate
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cold Moderate
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 84% of days (23.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
23.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~84% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~24 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 61% of days (17.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~61% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 60% of days (16.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~60% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~6.4mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 57% of days (16.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~57% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~16 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 43% of days (12.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~43% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 36% of days (10.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~28% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 26% of days (7.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~26% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~7 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~49km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.3 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Minor
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.2 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is February a good time to visit Hanoi?
Typical February days in Hanoi reach highs of 22°C (72°F) with nights around 15°C (59°F). It usually feels mild by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in February?
In February, you can usually expect highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows near 15°C (59°F). That means mild days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 33 mm (1.3 in) across roughly 12 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 06:26 and sunset near 17:53. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 36 km/h (22 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.