St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in Hanoi, Vietnam, dedicated to Saint Joseph. It was established in 1886 and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 13th on English Wikipedia among the 29 sights in Vietnam listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 1 km from Hanoi and is 22 km from Noi Bai International Airport. Nearby attractions include Hoàn Kiếm Lake, 0.4 km away, Hỏa Lò Prison, 0.5 km away, and Hanoi Train Street, 0.6 km away. The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long and the Temple of Literature are also close, located 1.1 km and 1.4 km away.
The months of December, January, and February suit a visit because they have the lowest temperatures and least rain. In December, the high is 21 °C and the low is 14 °C with about 4 rainy days. January has a high of 20 °C and a low of 13 °C with about 6 rainy days, while February has a high of 21 °C and a low of 15 °C with about 6 rainy days. The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. On Sundays, it is open from 07:00 to 10:30 and 15:00 to 21:00.
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.
