Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with September, it is about as warm and about as wet; November brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). For better conditions, consider Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 215 mm (8.5 in) falls in an average October. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in October?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | 58% | best |
| February | 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm | 44% | best |
| March | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 49% | fair |
| April | 37°C (98°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 41 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| May | 34°C (92°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 155 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 212 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 207 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 191 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 190 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 32 mm | 72% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in October
Weather can differ a lot within Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Thuận An | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Chợ Lớn | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Bình Thạnh | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Thủ Đức | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Vũng Tàu | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 235 mm | least pleasant |
| Dĩ An | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Quận Mười | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Thủ Dầu Một | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Bến Cát | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Quận Mười Một | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | least pleasant |
| Phú Mỹ | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 235 mm | least pleasant |