Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in October
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 255mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
255mm
Sun
4h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 255mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October31°C average high
October is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October255mm average rain
October is one of Ho Chi Minh City's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4 hours average sun
October is one of Ho Chi Minh City's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October29°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October50 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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