Vietnam weather in October
Considering a trip to Vietnam this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Vietnam in October?
October in Vietnam generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Sapa at 26°C and very warm in Chau Doc at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Chau Doc and 18°C in Sapa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sơn La with an average of 63 mm to heavy rainfall in Đồng Hới with 521 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Ho Chi Minh City. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Vietnam, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vietnam's yearly weather, check out our Vietnam climate page.
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Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City
In October Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hanoi
In October Hanoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Da Nang
In October Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hoi An
In October Hoi An generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nha Trang
In October Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Vietnam?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, October may not be the ideal time to visit Vietnam.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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