Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Hanoi | Vientiane | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F) | 29°C (84°F)▲ | Vientiane |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 18°C (64°F) | 20°C (68°F)▲ | Vientiane |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 3 days▲ | Vientiane |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 57 mm | 19 mm▲ | Vientiane |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 10h/day▲ | Vientiane |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 12 km/h | 10 km/h▲ | Vientiane |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vientiane edges ahead as the better destination in November. Vientiane offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Hanoi sees 7 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Hanoi sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Vientiane runs hot at 29°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vientiane is the stronger choice in November. Vientiane receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Hanoi reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Vientiane averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Hanoi receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Vientiane sees 19 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Vientiane the drier option by 4 rain days and 38 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 18°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 29°C, lows of 20°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Hanoi | Vientiane | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 20°C | 8d | 27°C | 2d |
| Feb | 22°C | 8d | 30°C | 2d |
| Mar | 25°C | 11d | 32°C | 6d |
| Apr | 29°C | 11d | 34°C | 11d |
| May | 31°C | 17d | 32°C | 23d |
| Jun | 33°C | 19d | 30°C | 26d |
| Jul | 32°C | 21d | 30°C | 28d |
| Aug | 31°C | 23d | 30°C | 28d |
| Sep | 30°C | 19d | 30°C | 24d |
| Oct | 28°C | 12d | 29°C | 11d |
| Nov | 25°C | 7d | 29°C | 3d |
| Dec | 21°C | 7d | 27°C | 1d |
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