Mid-Autumn Festival
September or early October
Hanoi's Hàng Mã street fills with lanterns and mooncakes, with lion dances in the evenings. Light, pretty outfits are perfect for photos.
Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~14
Daylight12 h
CrowdsModerate
September averages for Hanoi (Láng). Source
September brings the rice-harvest gold to Mu Cang Chai and Sapa, with rains easing in the north. The central coast's wet season begins. Quick-dry clothes and a light layer.
☀️ By day
Light, breathable clothes for the rainy afternoons.
🌙 Evening
An evening outfit that works with lanterns for Mid-Autumn.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Golden rice terraces, Mù Cang Chải
Mid-September to early October
The terraces turn gold at harvest. Wear hiking shoes, layers for cool mornings and a light rain jacket.
September packing essentials
Your September outfit list
- Quick-dry dressRayon long kurtiShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop 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.