Rain is on the increase in central Vietnam now and the temperatures are starting to go down towards the mid-20s though there is still plenty of sunshine to be had.
The north and the south remain wet with the rain beginning to ease towards the end of the month.
This is a wonderfully quiet time to travel if you don’t mind a bit of rain.
Mid Autumn Festival
An ancient celebration of the end of the harvest, the Mid-autumn Festival, known as Tet Trung Thu, can fall in either September or October depending on the full moon.
Children take centre stage with gifts of lanterns, masks and toys.
Mooncake stands can be found on every street corner and lion dances add to the festival atmosphere.
Vietnam National Day
A national holiday celebrating Vietnam’s declaration of independence from France in 1945.
Flags and fireworks can be seen all over the country and parades are held in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang