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Bac Ninh vs Hanoi

North · Red River Delta

Bac Ninh

An easy day trip from Hanoi into the cradle of northern Vietnamese culture: the country's oldest pagoda, woodblock painting and pottery villages.

Best weather: February–April, November–December
In our guide: 6 places · 6 dishes

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North · Red River Delta

Hanoi

Lakes, temples and colonial boulevards wrapped around a chaotic, irresistible Old Quarter — and the best street food in the north.

Best weather: February–April, November–December
In our guide: 7 places · 4 dishes

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Which has better weather, when?

Hanoi is better in May. The rest of the year they are rated about the same.

Monthly weather for Bac Ninh and Hanoi
Month	Bac Ninh			Hanoi
January	21°C	60 mm	Good	21°C	62 mm	Good
February	22°C	50 mm	Great	22°C	51 mm	Great
March	26°C	67 mm	Great	26°C	71 mm	Great
April	29°C	95 mm	Great	29°C	103 mm	Great
May	31°C	245 mm	Fair	31°C	225 mm	Good
June	33°C	290 mm	Fair	33°C	281 mm	Fair
July	33°C	320 mm	Fair	33°C	329 mm	Fair
August	32°C	434 mm	Wet / extreme	32°C	433 mm	Wet / extreme
September	31°C	334 mm	Fair	31°C	352 mm	Fair
October	28°C	186 mm	Good	28°C	203 mm	Good
November	26°C	53 mm	Great	26°C	59 mm	Great
December	22°C	34 mm	Great	22°C	34 mm	Great

Average daily high, monthly rainfall and our travel rating. How ratings work.

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