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Hanoi vs Da Nang

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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Central · Central Coast

Da Nang

Long sandy beaches, a jungle-covered peninsula, the Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills — plus some of central Vietnam's best-value food.

Best weather: January–May
In our guide: 8 places · 13 dishes

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Which has better weather, when?

Hanoi has the edge in October–December. Da Nang is better in January, May–August. The rest of the year they are rated about the same.

Monthly weather for Hanoi and Da Nang
Month	Hanoi			Da Nang
January	21°C	62 mm	Good	24°C	165 mm	Great
February	22°C	51 mm	Great	24°C	82 mm	Great
March	26°C	71 mm	Great	27°C	62 mm	Great
April	29°C	103 mm	Great	30°C	72 mm	Great
May	31°C	225 mm	Good	32°C	77 mm	Great
June	33°C	281 mm	Fair	34°C	97 mm	Good
July	33°C	329 mm	Fair	33°C	118 mm	Good
August	32°C	433 mm	Wet / extreme	33°C	133 mm	Good
September	31°C	352 mm	Fair	31°C	255 mm	Fair
October	28°C	203 mm	Good	28°C	491 mm	Wet / extreme
November	26°C	59 mm	Great	27°C	362 mm	Fair
December	22°C	34 mm	Great	24°C	338 mm	Fair

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

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