Weather in Vietnam in October
October in Vietnam is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
A country pin in October is a warning: one region of Vietnam will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with June and January, October sits in the middle of Vietnam's year.
- Average temp
- 27°C
23–30°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Vietnam. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember October for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for October in Vietnam is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Vietnam in October. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Vietnam
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Vietnam
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Vietnam
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Similar weather in October
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FAQs about Vietnam
Climate averages for Vietnam, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Vietnam is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
June is the hottest month, with an average around 31°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 311 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
