January: Peach blossoms stand out in the middle of winter
The average temperature in January in Hanoi ranges from 14-21 degrees Celsius, it is cold. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of traditional flower villages such as Quang Ba, Me Linh, Tay Tuu... because this time usually coincides with the lunar month of December. The most prominent is the peach blossoms in Nhat Tan with rows of peach jasmine.
Note: You need to prepare a hat, thick jacket, gloves, scarf to keep warm when exploring the outdoors.
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February: Fragile milkweed flowers in the cold wind
Hanoi Tet is characterized by drizzling rains and that is also evident in February because this time coincides with the New Year. During drizzle days, fog occurs more frequently. Unfavorable weather conditions have created a blur for the scenery of West Lake and Kiem Lake every early morning. In addition to exploring countless festivals in early spring, you should take advantage of the specialty of Tranh Khuc cake and see the white milkweed flowers on familiar street corners such as Kim Ma, Phan Dinh Phung, Thanh Nien...
Note: The milkweed season in Hanoi is usually short, sometimes the flowers fade after just a rain, so if you want to see it, you also need a little luck.
Photo: Fatherland Newspaper
March: Purple sky with flowers even though the weather is humid
In March, when the weather changes seasons, there is a phenomenon of dampness (walls and floors "sweating") that can make you uncomfortable, clothes wash for a long time to dry. If you love Hanoi's flower seasons, you must go to Bac Son Street near Lang Bac Mausoleum to see purple flowers or drive to the suburbs such as Huong Pagoda, Teacher Pagoda... to see the bright red rice flowers on the mossy tile roofs.
Note: This season is prone to flu due to changes in humidity.
Photo: Labor Newspaper
April: Early summer, pure and sharp lilies
The beginning of summer in Hanoi is one of the most pleasant times of the year, very suitable for sightseeing and picnics. In particular, April Hanoi is also gentle and charming with the pure white color of trumpet flowers - a typical summer flower of Thang Long land.
Note: You should bring a thin jacket next to short, cool clothes.
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May: The purple mausoleum welcomes summer
Officially in summer, the average temperature in Hanoi is from 25-31 degrees Celsius, quite hot and uncomfortable. Heavy rains can occur at any time of the day. When walking on many streets in Hanoi, especially the newly opened ones, you will be impressed by the rows of mausoleums showing off their purple colors stretching out.
Note: It is recommended to bring an umbrella or raincoat to avoid the nuisance of summer rains.
Photo: VOV
June: Soothe the sun with a faint lotus scent
This is the hottest month in Hanoi when the average temperature is about 28-35 degrees Celsius, the peak can reach 38-39 degrees Celsius. Hanoi has many summer cooling foods and drinks such as tamarind juice, crocodile juice, iced tea on the sidewalk or bean porridge, cold snail noodles, pho rolls, etc. Hanoi's summer specialty is also the West Lake lotus. Not only to see, to photograph, to inhale the gentle fragrance when blooming in the early morning, West Lake lotus flowers are also collected to marinate tea and become a very famous specialty.
Note: Victims should arrange time to play outdoors in the early morning or late afternoon, and bring plenty of drinking water.
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July: Hide from the sun under the ancient trees
Enjoying Trang Tien ice cream or West Lake ice cream right away is a suggestion that could not be better these days. If you pay attention, you will smell the gentle and faint fragrance of mother-of-pearl flowers - a plant that grows a lot on Hoang Dieu, Le Hong Phong, Hoang Van Thu streets... around the central area of Hanoi.
Note: Avoid going outside during rainstorms.
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August: Hanoi autumn nuggets
The weather is still quite hot, although the temperature has decreased compared to previous months. Sudden rains and heavy rains also appear frequently this month. But what about the weather, August specialties with oval skin strawberry flowers and Vong Village nuggets are difficult for tourists to refuse.
Note: Raincoats, umbrellas, short-sleeved shirts, and shorts are what you need to prepare.
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September: Autumn milkweed
You will clearly feel the autumn in Hanoi from afternoon to evening, when the atmosphere is airy and cool. Autumn is also the ideal time for you to explore Hanoi, enjoy the specialties of ripe crocodiles, moon cakes, or participate in outdoor activities such as the Mid-Autumn Festival (full moon of the lunar calendar). The scent of milkweed is everywhere.
Note: Bring an extra thin jacket to wear if you come home late.
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October: Chrysanthemums - the winter leopard of Hanoi
The mild weather not only inspires you to go on a picnic and visit the suburbs, but also creates conditions for tourists to enjoy all Hanoi delicacies. At the end of October, on the flower carts on the street, it is often indispensable to have a bunch of white chrysanthemums, tiny, seemingly fragile but full of vitality.
Note: Prepare an additional set of ao dai to take pictures with chrysanthemums bought at flower carts or gardeners in Quang Ba, the Red River rock.
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November: Heather and water lilies bloom in the midst of dry weather
The monsoons have started to blow strongly and the weather has turned colder. You can also combine check-in with heather (borage) flowers in Long Bien or water lilies at Huong Pagoda. This flower also only appears on the street for about two weeks and then disappears, before the cold winds of winter rush through. In November, there is also a famous specialty called pork rolls - "scary to look at, fascinated to taste".
Note: Wear enough warm jackets, add a tube of moisturizer, soften dry weather skin.
Photo: Nguyen Van Huu
December: Chrysanthemums in the gloomy winter
As one of the coldest months of the year, the overcast weather can last, many periods of the week without a single ray of sunshine. To find fresh inspiration when coming to Hanoi these days, you should look for chrysanthemum gardens in full bloom with a bright yellow color. This flower is also used to make medicine, so the fragrance is pleasant right from the moment you enter the garden.
Note: Wear full gloves, warm hats, scarves in addition to some allergy and flu medicines in case you need them.
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