Vietnam in October: Best places to travel
Vietnam in October: Best places to travel
October in Vietnam opens the gate of autumn – an ideal time to travel to Vietnam. From the breathtaking northern mountains to the vibrant Hanoi capital, and further into Central and Southern regions, countless spots will capture your heart. Don’t miss out on this chilling season!

Vietnam Weather in October
North
Less rainfall, average temperature is 23-30°C. Up in the higher altitudes, like Hà Giang and Sapa, it can dip 2-3°C lower, especially in the evenings and early mornings. Some lands experience harvest season in October.
Central
Central Highlands: at the end of rainy season, bringing energetic nature with average temperatures around 22-31°C.
The rest (including Huế & Hội An): entering the rainy season with some light rainfall and a pleasant climate with temperatures about 24-32°C
South
Rainy season winds down, high humidity and unexpected downpour, with temperatures around 24-33°C
Where to go in Vietnam in October?
Ha Giang, trekking for the best in Hoang Su Phi

Are you yearning for the lush greenery of nature? Let’s start from Ha Giang, especially Hoang Su Phi, a picturesque mountainous district in the Northeast. Here, you’ll find majestic mountains, surrounding unparalleled terraced rice fields in the golden season, recognized as a national heritage site.
Located about 6.5 hours by car from Hanoi, ideal duration to deeply explore it is about 3-5 days. With a local guide, you’ll have the chance to venture off the beaten path, through winding trails, jungles, ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills, and authentic hill tribe villages. Get ready to experience a truly untouched land that offers an interesting perspective far from the modern world!!
What’s even more exciting is a weath of ethnic groups like Man Ta Pan, Tay, and Dzao Ao Dai. Let’s free to have friendly talks with them and explore unique characteristics through their clothing, traditional houses, and others shared by your local guide. Of course… we can’t let you miss indigenous meals and rustic “home”-stays with locals. Just with some yummy food and rice wine, language barriers will be broken for further connect, waiting for them right here!
Cao Bang, golden season covering vast valley

Recognized as a UNESCO Global Geoparks, Cao Bang boasts a treasure trove of geological heritage with over 500 million years of history and rich cultures of various ethnic minorities. October is the perfect time to take a trekking there among cool weather and vast golden rice paddies.
Known for one of the largest and most stunning border waterfalls in the world—Ban Gioc Falls, Cao Bang has long been a hidden gem for travelers, even for the most adventurous souls. Actually, a weath of nature patterns are awaiting you, bringing amusing outdoor experiences such as SUP in lakes, breathtaking views […]


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