Hanoi, Vong village
New cốm (young green rice flakes)
Hanoi's cốm, most famously from Vòng village, is tied to the first days of autumn. Enjoy it plain, with ripe bananas, or as a cake filling.
Seasonal Calendar
September: early autumn, new cốm and the Mid-Autumn full moon
Hanoi's sun softens, green cốm (young rice flakes) arrives wrapped in lotus leaves, classes start up again and star lanterns begin to glow on the streets. September is the month of National Day, school opening and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Weather across Vietnam
Change of season, sun and rain in turns
September is when the whole country shifts gears: the North welcomes its first days of autumn, the South is still in the rainy season, and Central Vietnam slowly enters storm season. The weather changes quickly, so a light jacket and a folding umbrella are a smart pair to carry.
- North: still hot early in the month, milder toward the end; showers and storms are still possible
- Central: sunshine mixed with showers, with storms picking up from around September; check the forecast before traveling
- Central Highlands: rainy season and cool weather, with most rain in the late afternoon and evening
- South: rainy season, short afternoon showers, mornings still sunny and muggy
Seasonal produce
September delicious in January
North and Mekong Delta
Pomelo
Pomelos peak around Mid-Autumn and often sit on the tray for moon-gazing. A heavy fruit with taut skin and a light fragrance is an easy sign of a good one.
Cao Bang
Trung Khanh chestnuts
Chestnut season usually runs from about September to October, and some years stretches into early November. Nutty and sweet, they're great roasted or boiled.
Da Lat
Crisp persimmons
Da Lat crisp persimmons start appearing in markets around September, crunchy and gently sweet when eaten fresh.
Northwest
Ripening rice on the terraces
From late September, many Northwest terraced fields, such as Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi, start turning gold. Check the weather and the roads before you go.
Holidays this month
Days worth remembering in September
Lunar dates are converted using the Vietnamese calendar (UTC+7) for 2027; solar-term dates are approximate. For other years, use Nhà An's solar-lunar date converter.
- 2/9
National Day
Falls on a Thursday in 2027. The holiday break is officially announced each year.
- 5/9
First day of the new school year
A Sunday in 2027. This is the traditional opening day; each school may pick a nearby date according to its own plan.
- Around Sep 8
Bạch Lộ (White Dew)
The first solar term of early autumn, when morning dew starts to settle on the grass in northern Vietnam.
- 15th of the 8th lunar month
Mid-Autumn Festival
In 2027 it falls on Wednesday, Sept 15 (the first day of the eighth lunar month is Sept 1). A time for star lanterns, lion dances, mooncakes and a tray for moon-gazing.
- 18/9
World Cleanup Day
Held on the third Saturday of September, which is Sept 18 in 2027. A chance to pick up litter with friends at a nearby park, riverbank or beach.
- Around Sep 23
Autumn Equinox
Mid-autumn, when day and night are almost equal in length. A lovely marker for meeting friends on an autumn afternoon.
- 27/9
World Tourism Day
A Monday in 2027. A good moment to plan an autumn trip.
At Nhà An
Teas & bites for the changing season
Nhà An is opening soon; these are seasonal suggestions, and specific dishes depend on the ingredients available at the time.
Hot wood-fired roasted oolong
On a cool rainy afternoon, a hot cup of wood-fired roasted oolong with a warm roasted aroma, sipped slowly with friends.
Cloud cream milk oolong
Nhà An's signature drink for the still-muggy days: choose sugar from 0–100%, and less or more ice.
House-made vegetarian mooncakes
House-made vegetarian mooncakes are planned for the Mid-Autumn season at Nhà An; details will be announced at opening.
Hot vegetarian dishes for rainy days
Vegetarian hủ tiếu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh-style noodle soup) at Binh Thanh, vegetarian mì Quảng (Quang-style turmeric noodles) in Central Vietnam; the broth is made from vegetables, with no MSG.
Suggested activities
September at Nhà An
Mid-Autumn
Lantern making and a full-moon lantern walk
Nhà An plans a lantern-making workshop and a lantern parade for Mid-Autumn. Spots are limited; the schedule will be announced after opening.
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New school year
Study groups at the start of term
The Deadline Room and the Smooth-Flow Meeting Room are open 24/7, ideal for students planning the new semester.
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Gifts
Tea & pastry gift boxes
A box of tea and cakes for teachers, family or colleagues before Mid-Autumn. Nhà An plans to take pre-orders, along with office tea parties delivered to your door.
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Pick great produce, enjoy autumn outings at ease
Choosing and storing produce
- Buy cốm only as much as you'll eat soon; keep it somewhere cool in its lotus leaf or an airtight box and finish within a few days
- For pomelos, choose a heavy fruit with taut skin and a light fragrance near the stem
- Wash chestnuts well and cook them thoroughly before eating
September outings
- Bring a light jacket for early mornings and evenings
- Visit the Northwest terraces on a dry, sunny day and check the roads before setting out
- If you head to the Mid-Autumn streets with little ones, hold their hands tight in the crowd
Quick questions about September
What fruit and produce is in season in September?
New cốm, pomelos, Trung Khanh chestnuts, Da Lat crisp persimmons, plus ripening rice on the Northwest terraces. Exact timing can shift by a few weeks each year.
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2027?
The full moon of the eighth lunar month in 2027 falls on Wednesday, Sept 15, 2027. Some calendars may be off by a day, so you can cross-check with Nhà An's solar-lunar date converter.
Is September a good time to visit Da Nang and Hoi An?
You can still go, but expect sunshine mixed with showers, and storm season is getting closer. Check the forecast and have an indoor backup plan ready.
Early autumn, meet over a pot of tea
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