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VietnamThe weather in May in Hanoi
It's hot in May in Hanoi with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hanoi. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Hanoi, Vietnam. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2014, Hanoi reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 195 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Hanoi
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hanoi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Hanoi | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 195 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Hanoi with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hanoi is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Hanoi runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Hanoi, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Hanoi
Temperature in May in Hanoi over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Hanoi, Vietnam. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Hanoi
Total precipitation in May in Hanoi over the years
Daily UV index in May in Hanoi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hanoi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Hanoi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hanoi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.