Hanoi vs Hue: 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.
HanoiPhoto: BehindTheTmuna / Unsplash
HuePhoto: Phương Anh Nguyễn / UnsplashThat month: November
Hanoi
Best timeHue
Not idealrainy seasonWeather
Hanoi
26° / 19° · 60 mm rainHue
27° / 22° · 466 mm rainHolidays & festivals
Hanoi
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Hue
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Getting there
Hanoi
Pick where you fly fromHue
Pick where you fly fromRough daily cost
Hanoi
$25 budget · $60 mid-rangeHue
$25 budget · $60 mid-rangeOur homestays
Hanoi
None here yetHue
None here yetBest time to visit
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.Hue
Visit from February to April for warm, dry weather and fewer crowds. Avoid the heavy rains and typhoons from September to November. Summer is hot and humid, while winter is mild but wetter.Top things to do
Hanoi
Old Quarter · Hoan Kiem Lake · Temple of LiteratureHue
Imperial City (Citadel) · Thien Mu Pagoda · Tomb of Khai DinhFood to try
Hanoi
Pho · Bun Cha · Cha CaHue
Bún bò Huế · Bánh bèo · Dong Ba Market food stallsRough 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