Weather in Vietnam in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Vietnam in November run from 25.0°C (Hanoi) to 30.3°C (Ho Chi Minh City). In Ho Chi Minh City about 100% of November days reach 25°C. Nights average 22.3°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Hanoi fall to 14°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 14 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Hanoi the driest (8 days) and Ho Chi Minh City the wettest (17 days). The wettest November at Ho Chi Minh City between 1991 and 2020 was 1998 with 298 mm; the driest was 1994 with 26 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 28.9°C around Vietnam in November. That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.8 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Vietnam

November is the 9th warmest month of the twelve in Vietnam. It is 0.9°C cooler than October and 1.4°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is May (31°C) and the coolest January (26°C).

Which part of Vietnam in November?

• Most sunshine: Hanoi, 4.6 h a day.
• Driest: Hanoi, about 8 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Phu Quoc, 29°C.
• Hottest: Ho Chi Minh City, 30°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Hanoi, 25°C.

What to pack for Vietnam in November

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a rain jacket - roughly 14 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 29°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Vietnam's November daytime average: Mombasa (29°C, sea 27°C), Zanzibar (29°C, sea 28°C), Khao Lak (29°C, sea 29°C), Kuala Lumpur (29°C), Krabi (29°C, sea 29°C). See the full ranking for November.

Hanoi: the better choice for walking weather

For travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat, Hanoi is the clearest choice among these destinations. Days average 25°C, warm enough for light clothes, while nights fall to 18°C, so pack a light layer for evenings. With 8 rainy days, it also has fewer wet days than Ho Chi Minh City or Phu Quoc. That makes it the better bet for plans centred on walking, though not a guarantee of dry weather throughout your stay. Compared with London's November daytime average of 10°C, Hanoi still offers a substantial change in warmth without the hotter nights found farther south.

Ho Chi Minh City: heat with rain to plan around

Ho Chi Minh City suits you if warmth matters more than avoiding rain. It is the hottest of these destinations, with daytime temperatures averaging 30°C and nights staying at 23°C. Choose loose, breathable clothing and leave room for breaks from the heat around midday rather than packing every day with outdoor plans. The catch is rain: 17 rainy days mean you should keep your schedule flexible and carry a lightweight waterproof. The figures do not tell you when rain will arrive, so do not assume mornings or afternoons will always be dry. Evenings remain warm, offering little need for heavier layers.

Phu Quoc: warm sea, but not reliably dry

Phu Quoc is a reasonable choice if warm seawater is your priority and you can accept some wet weather. Both daytime air and sea temperatures average 29°C, so the water temperature is unlikely to feel cold. Nights average 26°C, making this the warmest overnight option here; accommodation where you can cool down is worth prioritising. The trade-off is 16 rainy days, so avoid treating November as a promise of uninterrupted beach weather. Keep plans flexible and pack rain protection alongside swimwear. Across Vietnam, average sunshine is 3.8 hours a day, another reason not to equate warm temperatures with consistently sunny skies.