Da Lat vs Hanoi: which to choose?
Side by side for the month you pick: real weather, how good a time it is, holidays and festivals, rough costs and getting there.
Da LatPhoto: Chinh Le Duc / Unsplash
HanoiPhoto: BehindTheTmuna / UnsplashThat month: November
Da Lat
Goodcooler, less rainHanoi
Best timeWeather
Da Lat
22° / 15° · 179 mm rainHanoi
26° / 19° · 60 mm rainHolidays & festivals
Da Lat
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Hanoi
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Getting there
Da Lat
Pick where you fly fromHanoi
Pick where you fly fromRough daily cost
Da Lat
$25 budget · $50 mid-rangeHanoi
$25 budget · $60 mid-rangeOur homestays
Da Lat
None here yetHanoi
None here yetBest time to visit
Da Lat
The best time to visit is from January to April for cool, dry weather and blooming flowers. The rainy season from May to October brings heavy showers and fewer tourists, while November and December are cooler with moderate rain.Hanoi
October to December offers mild temperatures and less rain, ideal for sightseeing. Avoid heavy rains and heat from May to September. Spring is warm with occasional showers.Top things to do
Da Lat
Xuan Huong Lake · Valley of Love · Dalat Flower GardensHanoi
Old Quarter · Hoan Kiem Lake · Temple of LiteratureFood to try
Da Lat
Bánh mì xíu mại · Nem nướng · Artichoke teaHanoi
Pho · Bun Cha · Cha CaRough daily costs are AI estimates per person, in US dollars, for a place to stay, food and getting around. Flight times are rough: worked out from the straight-line distance, for a non-stop flight. Average daily high and monthly rain over the last ten years, from weather records by Open-Meteo