Central coast flood season
October to November
Hoi An's old town can flood. Wear waterproof sandals and quick-dry clothes, and keep plans flexible.
Highs30°C (86°F)
Lows23°C (73°F)
Rainy days~11
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsModerate
October averages for Hanoi (Láng). Source
October is lovely in the north — clear skies, warm days and buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang — but central Vietnam gets heavy rain and floods. Light layers and a rain jacket for Hoi An.
☀️ By day
Hanoi's best weather: T-shirts and light trousers.
🌙 Evening
A light layer for evenings around 23°C.
What's on in October
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Hanoi autumn
October to November
Crisp, dry and sunny. It is the best time for walking the Old Quarter in a light jacket and jeans.
October packing essentials
Your October outfit list
- Light jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve topsShop Amazon ↗
- Comfortable trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Cotton dressCotton kurtaShop Amazon ↗
- Walking sneakersShop Amazon ↗
- Light jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Travel trousersShop Amazon ↗
- TeesShop Amazon ↗
- Walking shoesShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas, temples and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (strictly enforced there).
- Remove shoes before entering homes and some temples.
- Beachwear stays at the beach; dress casually-modest in towns.