Vietnam in October: dry in the north, rain in the centre and south — where to go and what to expect
In October Vietnam is driest in the north: Hanoi and Ha Long get about 9–10 rainy days and around 29 °C by day. The centre — Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang — is in peak rain and typhoon season, while rain in the south eases towards the end of the month.
In October Vietnam's weather varies by region, and it's mostly dry in the north. Hanoi and Ha Long are around 29 °C by day with only 9–10 rainy days — a good month for the north. The centre is the opposite, in peak rainy season: October is Da Nang's wettest month, about 628 mm, with typhoons and floods in Hoi An. Nha Trang's monsoon starts in October and the sea gets rough. The south — Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Mui Ne — is still in rainy season, but it eases towards the end of the month. If you want the beach in October, keep spare days and watch the forecast.
| City | Day / night | October rain | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 29.2 / 22.8 °C | about 141 mm, about 10 rainy days | dry, a good month for the north |
| Ha Long (Bai Chay) | 28.8 / 22.2 °C | about 143 mm, about 9 rainy days | dry |
| Da Nang and Hoi An | 29.5 / 23.5 °C | about 628 mm, about 20 rainy days | wettest month, typhoons, floods in Hoi An |
| Nha Trang | 30.0 / 24.2 °C | about 312 mm, about 18 rainy days | monsoon starts, boat trips cancelled |
| Da Lat | 22.8 / 15.3 °C | about 245 mm, about 20 rainy days | wet and cool |
| Mui Ne (Phan Thiet station) | 30.9 / 24.3 °C | about 159 mm, about 14 rainy days | rain easing |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 32.3 / 25.0 °C | about 340 mm, about 16 rainy days | afternoon downpours, rainy season ending |
| Phu Quoc | 30.2 / 24.5 °C | about 354 mm, about 22 rainy days | still rainy season, waves on the west |
What's the weather in Vietnam in October?
In October Vietnam is warm everywhere except highland Da Lat: 29–32 °C by day. The difference is the rain. In the north it's almost over: Hanoi gets about 141 mm in the month. In the centre October is the hardest month: Da Nang gets about 628 mm over about 20 rainy days. The south is still in rainy season — about 340 mm in Ho Chi Minh City and 354 mm on Phu Quoc — but it weakens by November. More in when to go to Vietnam.
Where to go in Vietnam in October?
In October the north is the safest choice — Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: dry and about 29 °C by day. Of the beach areas, Mui Ne is the driest: about 159 mm of rain in the month, less than Nha Trang, Da Nang or Phu Quoc. Ho Chi Minh City works for a city break: showers are usually short, in the afternoon. More in Mui Ne month by month and Ho Chi Minh City weather by month.
Is October a good time for the beach?
You can have a beach holiday in October, but allow spare days. Nha Trang's monsoon begins in October: in rough seas lifeguards ban swimming off the city beach and boat trips and diving are cancelled — more in Nha Trang in October. Phu Quoc is still in rainy season with waves on the west coast; high season starts in November–December — more in Phu Quoc month by month.
Are there typhoons in Vietnam in October?
Yes, October is one of the typhoon months on the central coast: Da Nang, Hoi An and Nha Trang close the sea before a storm, and Hoi An's old town can flood. Forecasts are published by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (nchmf.gov.vn). More in when to go to Da Nang and Hoi An seasons and floods.
FAQ
Where is it dry in Vietnam in October? In the north — Hanoi and Ha Long, about 9–10 rainy days. Of the beach areas, Mui Ne is the driest.
What's Nha Trang like in October? About 30 °C by day, about 312 mm of rain; the monsoon and waves start in October.
Is it worth going to Da Nang in October? For the city, yes, but it's the wettest month: about 628 mm, with typhoons possible.
Is Vietnam warm in October? Yes, 29–32 °C by day everywhere except Da Lat, about 23 °C by day and 15 °C at night.