Vietnam in November: where it's already dry and where rain peaks — Phu Quoc, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang
In November the rain eases in southern Vietnam: Phu Quoc's dry high season begins, Mui Ne's kitesurfing wind arrives late in the month, Ho Chi Minh City sees less rain but tidal flooding. In Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hoi An November is one of the wettest months.
In November Vietnam dries out in the south while the centre gets its heaviest rain. On Phu Quoc the rain eases — about 14 rainy days in the month, around 31 °C by day — and the dry high season begins. Mui Ne has about 6–7 rainy days, and the kitesurfing wind arrives towards the end of the month. Ho Chi Minh City sees less rain, with the dry season starting in December, though November brings tides that flood riverside streets. In Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hoi An November is the middle of the rainy season: monsoon, waves and floods in Hoi An. 24 November 2026 is Vietnam's first Vietnamese Culture Day public holiday.
| City | November weather | Sea | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc | 30.7 °C by day, 24.4 °C at night, about 14 rainy days | rain easing, west getting calmer | high season begins |
| Mui Ne | 30.8 °C by day, 23.4 °C at night, about 6–7 rainy days | wind arrives late in the month | kitesurfing season starts |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 28 °C average, rain easing | — | tidal flooding along the Saigon River |
| Da Lat | 17.5 °C average, 14.6 °C at night, about 11–12 rainy days | — | rain ending, green |
| Nha Trang | middle of the rainy and monsoon season | waves, boat trips cancelled | have a land plan |
| Da Nang and Hoi An | about 27 / 22 °C, about 448 mm, about 20 rainy days | waves, typhoons | floods in old Hoi An |
Where is it dry in Vietnam in November?
In November the driest part of Vietnam is the south — Phu Quoc, Mui Ne and Ho Chi Minh City. On Phu Quoc the rain eases to about 14 rainy days, around 31 °C by day, and the dry high season starts. Mui Ne has only about 6–7 rainy days. Ho Chi Minh City's dry season starts in December, and in November the rain is already easing. For the sea in November Phu Quoc is the safest bet, and calmer still from December. More in Phu Quoc month by month and Vietnam in December.
Can you go to Nha Trang in November?
You can go to Nha Trang in November, but expect rain: it's the middle of the rainy and monsoon season. Boat trips, fishing and diving are often cancelled because of waves, and waterfalls and remote beaches are best avoided in the rain. It is surf season, though, and pagodas, the market, museums and mud baths run as usual. Plan so that every day has a backup on land. More in Nha Trang in November.
What's the weather in Da Nang and Hoi An in November?
In Da Nang and Hoi An November is one of the wettest months: about 448 mm of rain over about 20 rainy days, rough seas and occasional typhoons. This is when the Thu Bon River overflows and floods old Hoi An — in October 2025 the water rose almost to the 1964 record. If you travel in November, keep spare days and follow the warnings. More in Hoi An month by month.
What are the November tides in Ho Chi Minh City?
At the end of the rainy season, September to November, Ho Chi Minh City gets king tides (triều cường): water from the Saigon River floods riverside streets, especially in the evening. It rarely affects the tourist centre, but taxis may detour. Check the tide times in the news before a riverside walk. More in Ho Chi Minh City weather.
What holidays are there in Vietnam in November?
24 November is Vietnamese Culture Day: the National Assembly made it a public holiday in April 2026, and it's first observed on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Government offices close that day; shops and cafés usually stay open. Other holidays and Tet 2027 are in public holidays in Vietnam.
FAQ
Where is it warm and dry in Vietnam in November? In the south: the rain eases on Phu Quoc and in Mui Ne, about 31 °C by day. Ho Chi Minh City gets less rain.
Can you swim in Vietnam in November? Yes, on Phu Quoc — the sea gets calmer week by week. Nha Trang and Da Nang have waves in November.
Does Hoi An flood in November? Yes, November is flood season and the old town can go under water.
Is 24 November a holiday in Vietnam? Yes, since 2026 it's Vietnamese Culture Day.