Hanoi or Bangkok in November?
On climate data, Hanoi comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
HanoiPhoto: Christopher Crouzet · CC BY-SA 4.0
BangkokPhoto: Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Hanoi | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 25 °C | 30 °C |
| Average daily low | 16 °C | 22 °C |
| Rainy days | 7 rainy days (est.) | 7 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 4 h/day | 6 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 81 % | 81 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Bangkok is about 5 °C warmer by day.
Hanoi or Bangkok in November: the short answer
In November, Hanoi comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Hanoi 85/100 vs Bangkok 69/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Hanoi averages a climate score of 60/100, Bangkok 49/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
The average daily high is about 25 °C in Hanoi and 30 °C in Bangkok — warmer in Bangkok. Average daily lows are around 16 °C versus 22 °C.
On rain, Hanoi sees about 7 rainy days in November and Bangkok about 7. Bangkok gets more sunshine (4 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Hanoi records roughly 158 rainy days and Bangkok about 180 — the drier of the two overall is Hanoi. At their sunniest, Hanoi reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Bangkok about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Hanoi is at its best in January, February, November and December, while Bangkok peaks in January, February, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Hanoi scores higher in November (Hanoi 90 vs Bangkok 73).
Active & hiking: Hanoi scores higher in November (Hanoi 73 vs Bangkok 56).
Family: Hanoi scores higher in November (Hanoi 90 vs Bangkok 75).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In November, Hanoi leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Hanoi carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.