Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long 皇城昇龍
Hanoi, Vietnam UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is a citadel and geographical feature located in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the 15th most looked-up sight in Vietnam on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The citadel is open Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00. It is located 1 km from Hanoi and 21 km from Noi Bai International Airport.
The driest and coolest months are December, January, and February, with daily highs between 20 °C and 21 °C and lows between 13 °C and 15 °C. The period from May to August is the hottest and rainiest, with daily highs of 32 °C. During these months, rainfall is high, with July seeing 327 mm and August seeing 323 mm. Rainfall is also high in June (283 mm) and September (224 mm). Nearby attractions include Hanoi Train Street (0.5 km), Temple of Literature (0.6 km), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (0.7 km), St. Joseph's Cathedral (1.1 km), and Hỏa Lò Prison (1.1 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is July, with about 327 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 29 | 55 | 121 | 242 | 283 | 327 | 323 | 224 | 165 | 73 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
