Temple of Literature, Hanoi Văn Miếu
The Temple of Literature is a monument and Special National Site in Hanoi. It is one of the 29 most looked-up sights in Vietnam and is ranked 11th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Visitors can reach the temple from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), which is 22 km away, or from the center of Hanoi, as the site is only 1 km from the capital.
Weather varies throughout the year. The months with the least rain are December and January, with about 4 to 6 rainy days. The hottest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 32 °C. The wettest period occurs from May to September, with July seeing the most rain at 327 mm. Nearby sights include the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long (0.6 km away), Hanoi Train Street (0.8 km away), and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (0.9 km away).
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.
