October · Vietnam
Best time to visit Dalat in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dalat in October
Average temperature 23°C, 243 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 243 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Dalat scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 243 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dalat is a French-era hill station in Vietnam's Central Highlands, set around a lake among pine woods and coffee farms.
October in Dalat — workable with trade-offs
Trail conditions at 23°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in October; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 243 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Dalat — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dalat in October?
- In October, Dalat averages 23°C, 243 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Dalat?
- October earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dalat in October?
- Expect about 243 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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