October · Autumn · Humid subtropical — hot, sticky summers and cool, dry winters.
What to pack for Hanoi in October
Cool, damp, misty winters and hot, rainy summers. Autumn is the most pleasant season.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 30°C · 86°F
- Avg low
- 23°C · 74°F
- Rain days
- 9
- Daylight
- 11h 30m
Pack for Hanoi in October
Anchored on Hanoi's October climate.
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Base layers
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Outer shell & accessories
Footwear
Local quirks & hazards
- Damp winter chill in unheated buildings.
- Summer downpours and street flooding.
- Hectic traffic — wear practical shoes.
Dress & culture in Hanoi
- Cover shoulders and knees in pagodas and Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum.
Leave at home
- Shorts-only packing for winter — January is cool.
Hanoi month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C · 67°F | 15°C · 58°F | 8 |
| Feb | 22°C · 71°F | 17°C · 62°F | 11 |
| Mar | 24°C · 75°F | 19°C · 66°F | 15 |
| Apr | 28°C · 83°F | 22°C · 72°F | 13 |
| May | 32°C · 90°F | 25°C · 77°F | 14 |
| Jun | 34°C · 94°F | 27°C · 81°F | 15 |
| Jul | 34°C · 93°F | 27°C · 81°F | 16 |
| Aug | 33°C · 91°F | 26°C · 79°F | 17 |
| Sep | 32°C · 90°F | 26°C · 78°F | 14 |
| Oct | 30°C · 86°F | 23°C · 74°F | 9 |
| Nov | 27°C · 80°F | 20°C · 68°F | 6 |
| Dec | 22°C · 72°F | 16°C · 61°F | 5 |