Vietnam weather in October
What is the weather like in Vietnam in October?
The weather conditions in Vietnam in October range from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During October in Vietnam, the average maximum temperature ranges from pleasant in Sapa with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Tây Ninh with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tây Ninh and 13°C (55°F) in Sapa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October ranges from moderate in Điện Biên Phủ with an average of 67mm (2.6inch) rainfall to heavy in Hà Tĩnh with 766mm (30inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 183 hours of sunshine in Ho Chi Minh City during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Vietnam.
Where to go in Vietnam in October





Popular destinations in Vietnam
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?
Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City
In October Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hanoi
In October Hanoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Da Nang
In October Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hoi An
In October Hoi An generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Nha Trang
In October Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Vietnam?
In our opinion October is not the best time to visit Vietnam with commonly poor weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
On average the best time to visit Vietnam is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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