Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Ho Chi Minh City with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ho Chi Minh City in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Ho Chi Minh City with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Ho Chi Minh City will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 277 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
There’s an average 71% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Ho Chi Minh City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ho Chi Minh City in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
277 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Ho Chi Minh City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Ho Chi Minh City runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Ho Chi Minh City in October
With 35°C, Ho Chi Minh City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Ho Chi Minh City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Ho Chi Minh City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Ho Chi Minh City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 22 days of rain in Ho Chi Minh City.
Daily UV Index in October in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Ho Chi Minh City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Ho Chi Minh City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Ho Chi Minh City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Ho Chi Minh City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Ho Chi Minh City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Ho Chi Minh City
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Average Weather in Ho Chi Minh City by Month
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